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Muffin vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and tomato sauce

  • Tomato sauce contains less vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and folate than muffin.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 30% higher.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +834.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
~equal in Vitamin A ~22µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +898.1%
Contains more WaterWater +265.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10859.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6596.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39914.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +48%
Contains more FructoseFructose +38%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Tomato sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.121g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.8µg 30%
Fats 16.07g 0.3g 24%
Calories 375kcal 24kcal 18%
Phosphorus 146mg 27mg 17%
Carbs 53g 5.31g 16%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.113mg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 9.9mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Sodium 336mg 11mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.041g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.024mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.044g 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Folate 48µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.065mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Protein 4.49g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.115mg 6%
Potassium 121mg 297mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 0.96mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.991mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.309mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 14mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 1.67g 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.44mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.81g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 3.56g N/A
Vitamin A 21µg 22µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.02mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muffin Tomato sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Muffin
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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