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Pie crust vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pie crust and Muffin?

  • Pie crust is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Muffin is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% higher.
  • Pie crust has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Muffin. Pie crust has 7.974g of Saturated Fat, while Muffin has 2.844g.

We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +95.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +228.4%
~equal in Carbs ~53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Muffin Opinion
Calories 518kcal 375kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 4.49g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 16.07g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 52.1g 51.9g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Pie crust
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Pie crust
Calcium 61mg 44mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 121mg Muffin
Iron 2.22mg 1.3mg Pie crust
Sugar 31.47g Pie crust
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.075mg 0.06mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg Pie crust
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 86mg 146mg Muffin
Sodium 753mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.315mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 22.9µg 8.2µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.168mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.163mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.418mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.04mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 104µg 48µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.2g Pie crust
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 7.974g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 4.822g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.066mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg 0.181mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.224mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.421mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.121mg 0.115mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.277mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.257mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg 0.128mg Pie crust
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.