Potato vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potatoes and muffin?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin E.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 31% higher.
- Potatoes have 22 times more vitamin C than muffin. Potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, while muffin has 0.9mg.
- Potatoes contain less sodium.
- Muffin has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1950% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2088.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +645% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1860% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +664.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17755.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19192.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +16376.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +296.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +365.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 8.103g | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 16.07g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.9mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.04mg | 20% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 375kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 92.5mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.844g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 53g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.449mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 48µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 4.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.418mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Starch | 15.29g | 16.31g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins