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Muffin vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muffin and vermicelli different?

  • Muffin is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while vermicelli is higher in copper, zinc, selenium, and choline.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 206% more than muffin.
  • Vermicelli is lower in saturated fat.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index (59) than vermicelli (35).

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Vermicelli, made from soy types were used in this article.

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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
4
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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +39.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3093.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.3%

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
12
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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +931.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.4%

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4390%
Contains more FatsFats +15970%
Contains more WaterWater +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.3%
Contains more OtherOther +277%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36992.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19663.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 1.916mg 206%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.041g 54%
Zinc 0.37mg 4.24mg 35%
Selenium 8.2µg 27µg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 3.8µg 30%
Fats 16.07g 0.1g 25%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Phosphorus 146mg 20mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 177mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 4mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.014g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Folate 48µg 0µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.013g 12%
Fiber 1.1g 3.9g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 53g 82.32g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.1g 9%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.51mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Iron 1.3mg 1.81mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 3mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 375kcal 331kcal 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 17.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.