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Noodles vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Noodles and Muffin

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 33% higher.
  • Muffin has 3 times less Selenium than Noodles. Noodles has 23.9µg of Selenium, while Muffin has 8.2µg.
  • Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
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Muffin
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +191.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Potassium +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +191.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Potassium +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Water +171.4%
Contains more Fats +676.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Contains more Other +196%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
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 Water +171.4%
Contains more Fats +676.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Contains more Other +196%
Equal in Protein - 4.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +729.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.9%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +729.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +69925%
Contains more Glucose +1657.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +56.7%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +69925%
Contains more Glucose +1657.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 4.54g 4.49g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 25.16g 53g Muffin
Calories 138kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 0g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.4g 31.47g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Noodles
Calcium 12mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.47mg 1.3mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 38mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 5mg 336mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.37mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.06mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 23.9µg 8.2µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 4IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.168mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1.418mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Noodles
Folate 84µg 48µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.138mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.365mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.137mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.086mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.22mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.121mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 29mg 30mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.2g Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 2.844g Noodles
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 8.103g 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
Noodles Muffin
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
21%
Noodles
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

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