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Patty vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between patty and muffin

  • Patty has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, while muffin has more manganese, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Muffin contains 11 times less zinc than patty. Patty contains 4.12mg of zinc, while muffin contains 0.37mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of patty is 0, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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.
Patty
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Muffin
2
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1013.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2541.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg

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.
Patty
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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Muffin
9
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 B3Vitamin B3 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
3
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Muffin
2
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 ProteinProtein +225.8%
Contains more WaterWater +159.3%
Contains more OtherOther +235.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1160.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.16µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 8.103g 50%
Zinc 4.12mg 0.37mg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Protein 14.63g 4.49g 20%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.449mg 19%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.333g 2.844g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.418mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.04mg 13%
Selenium 14.8µg 8.2µg 12%
Sodium 74mg 336mg 11%
Folate 6µg 48µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.168mg 10%
Calories 204kcal 375kcal 9%
Iron 1.93mg 1.3mg 8%
Cholesterol 53mg 30mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.861g 4.822g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Potassium 269mg 121mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.47mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 10mg 2%
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Fats 15.69g 16.07g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Phosphorus 145mg 146mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.163mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 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 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
Patty 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
34%
Patty
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.489g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.