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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.

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
Muffin
6
:
4
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +297.3%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Tomato sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +297.3%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +91.7%

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
Muffin
9
:
3
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Vitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Tomato sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Protein +274.2%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +898.1%
Contains more Water +265.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Tomato sauce
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 Protein +274.2%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +898.1%
Contains more Water +265.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10859.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6596.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Tomato sauce
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10859.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6596.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +39914.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +48%
Contains more Fructose +38%
Muffin
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
Tomato sauce
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +39914.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +48%
Contains more Fructose +38%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 3.81g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 1.2g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 5.31g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 24kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 31.47g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 44mg 14mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.96mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 146mg 27mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 336mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.449mg 0.113mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.44mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.024mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.065mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.991mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.309mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 48µg 9µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.8µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.009mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.037mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.025mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.034mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.037mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.008mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.036mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.025mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.02mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.044g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.121g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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?
?
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.