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Potato flour vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato flour and Muffin?

  • Potato flour is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 56% more.
  • Potato flour has 8 times more Potassium than Muffin. While Potato flour has 1001mg of Potassium, Muffin has only 121mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato flour is lower.

We used Potato flour and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +727.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +645.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 CVitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1822.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +552%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4626.5%
Contains more WaterWater +282.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5302%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Muffin Opinion
Calories 357kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 6.9g 4.49g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.9mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 51.9g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 53g Potato flour
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Potato flour
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 44mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 121mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 1.3mg Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 31.47g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 1.1g Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.06mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.37mg Potato flour
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 168mg 146mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 336mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.313mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 1.1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.168mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.418mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.47mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.04mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 25µg 48µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 0.09g 2.844g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.066mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.181mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.224mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.421mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.199mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.277mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.257mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.128mg Potato flour
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.