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Pomegranate vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pomegranate and muffin

  • Pomegranate has more fiber and copper; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, and iron.
  • Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 19% more than pomegranate.
  • Muffin has 4 times less fiber than pomegranate. Pomegranate has 4g of fiber, while muffin has 1.1g.
  • Pomegranate contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pomegranates, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +277.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1540%
~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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +139%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1117.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 WaterWater +212.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1273.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.4%
Contains more OtherOther +179.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5084.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10157%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 8.103g 53%
Fats 1.17g 16.07g 23%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 39.2µg 19%
Phosphorus 36mg 146mg 16%
Calories 83kcal 375kcal 15%
Choline 7.6mg 92.5mg 15%
Selenium 0.5µg 8.2µg 14%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.449mg 14%
Sodium 3mg 336mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 1.3mg 13%
Fiber 4g 1.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 4.822g 12%
Saturated fat 0.12g 2.844g 12%
Copper 0.158mg 0.06mg 11%
Carbs 18.7g 53g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0.9mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.168mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.63mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 1.418mg 7%
Protein 1.67g 4.49g 6%
Potassium 236mg 121mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 44mg 3%
Folate 38µg 48µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.04mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 13.67g 31.47g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.

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