Pasta vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and muffin different?
- Muffin is higher than pasta in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Muffin covers your daily need for sodium, 14% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 2 times more magnesium than muffin. Pasta contains 18mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
- Pasta is lower in saturated fat.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +404.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +24.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1430.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +377.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3788.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1788.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 8.103g | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Fats | 1.05g | 16.07g | 23% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 375kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.449mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 53g | 9% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Folate | 64µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.418mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.16µg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 4.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins