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Nectarine vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nectarine and muffin

  • Nectarine has less vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, choline, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 31% more than nectarine.
  • Nectarine has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Nectarines, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Muffin
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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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +364.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +461.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +731.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Muffin
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1681.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%
Contains more CholineCholine +1391.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +250.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4921.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +402.4%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5379.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7070.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +27.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +23200%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +475.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Nectarine Muffin
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 39.2µg 31%
Fats 0.32g 16.07g 24%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.449mg 17%
Phosphorus 26mg 146mg 17%
Calories 44kcal 375kcal 17%
Choline 6.2mg 92.5mg 16%
Sodium 0mg 336mg 15%
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg 15%
Carbs 10.55g 53g 14%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.844g 13%
Iron 0.28mg 1.3mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 4.822g 12%
Folate 5µg 48µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.168mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 1.06g 4.49g 7%
Starch 0.07g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.47mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.77mg 1.63mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 44mg 4%
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg 3%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.418mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g 2%
Potassium 201mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 8.85g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 7.89g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 17µg 21µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.128mg 0%
Fructose 1.37g 1.21g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Muffin
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
8%
Nectarine
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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