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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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pie crust
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Muffin
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Water +228.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Pie crust
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
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 Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Water +228.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 52.1g 51.9g Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 4.49g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 16.07g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 53g Muffin
Calories 518kcal 375kcal Pie crust
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Pie crust
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 61mg 44mg Pie crust
Iron 2.22mg 1.3mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Pie crust
Phosphorus 86mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 64mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 753mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg Pie crust
Copper 0.075mg 0.06mg Pie crust
Manganese 0.315mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 22.9µg 8.2µg Pie crust
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
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
Folate 104µg 48µg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.2g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 4.822g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
26%
Pie crust
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.