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Muffin vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and yogurt

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, iron, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and folate; however, yogurt is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 33% more than yogurt.
  • Yogurt has 163 times less vitamin E than muffin. Muffin has 1.63mg of vitamin E, while yogurt has 0.01mg.
  • Yogurt contains less saturated fat.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of yogurt is 19.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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
3
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%
Yogurt
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +1757.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4888.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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%
Yogurt
3
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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +581.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +585.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +512.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.8%

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
Yogurt
2
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +4020.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1372.2%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more WaterWater +240.9%

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
Yogurt
1
64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8998.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
5
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
Yogurt
2
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +370.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Yogurt
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 Yogurt DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.012g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg 25%
Fats 16.07g 0.39g 24%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.009mg 19%
Calories 375kcal 59kcal 16%
Carbs 53g 3.6g 16%
Iron 1.3mg 0.07mg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 15.1mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 36mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.023mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.117g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.053g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.01mg 11%
Protein 4.49g 10.19g 11%
Folate 48µg 7µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.278mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.208mg 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 5mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calcium 44mg 110mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.017mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.331mg 3%
Selenium 8.2µg 9.7µg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Phosphorus 146mg 135mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.52mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 141mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.6g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 3.24g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.006g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.