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Pudding vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pudding and Muffin

  • Pudding has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Selenium than Muffin.
  • Muffin covers your daily need of Vitamin K 32% more than Pudding.
  • Pudding has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
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Muffin
Contains more Calcium +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Iron +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +362.9%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Iron +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +362.9%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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 A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Water +193%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +410.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
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 Water +193%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +410.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4401.7%
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4401.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 18.84g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 3.16g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 3.15g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 19.64g 53g Muffin
Calories 120kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 11.96g 31.47g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 106mg 44mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 150mg 121mg Pudding
Sodium 98mg 336mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg 0.37mg Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0.06mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 3.7µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 139IU 73IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 21µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 44IU 4IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 4µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.16µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 9mg 30mg Pudding
Trans Fat 0.2g Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.844g Pudding
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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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