Pastry vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pastry and Muffin
- Pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
- Muffin contains 3 times less Selenium than Pastry. Pastry contains 24.2µg of Selenium, while Muffin contains 8.2µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.3% |
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 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +143.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1345.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +347.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 551kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.74g | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.799g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.