Muffin vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muffin and flour
- Muffin has more vitamin K and choline; however, flour is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Flour covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 51% more than muffin.
- Flour contains 168 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin contains 336mg of sodium, while flour contains 2mg.
- The glycemic index of flour is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +313.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12966.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +789.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +203.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1539.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5442.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1862% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.785mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.413g | 51% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 33.9µg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 4.64mg | 42% |
| Folate | 48µg | 183µg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0.3µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 5.904mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.494mg | 25% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.98g | 23% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 10.4mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.087g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.155g | 12% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 10.33g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.682mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.144mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 53g | 76.31g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 108mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.438mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.23mg | 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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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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