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Tart vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tart and muffin

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
  • Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 32% more than tart.
  • Tart has 13 times more vitamin A than muffin. While tart has 950IU of vitamin A, muffin has only 73IU.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +340%
Contains more IronIron +163.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg
~equal in Sodium ~336mg

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.
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1001.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Muffin
4
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 CarbsCarbs +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Muffin
2
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 -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +822.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 8.103g 48%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 39.2µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.163mg 30%
Vitamin A 285µg 21µg 29%
Iron 3.42mg 1.3mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.04mg 26%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Fats 5.99g 16.07g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.418mg 15%
Choline 8.4mg 92.5mg 15%
Folate 100µg 48µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.168mg 10%
Selenium 12.9µg 8.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Magnesium 44mg 10mg 8%
Carbs 76.8g 53g 8%
Phosphorus 93mg 146mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Saturated fat 1.393g 2.844g 7%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.63mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 4.822g 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.9mg 3%
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g 2%
Potassium 66mg 121mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 361mg 336mg 1%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.37mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg 1%
Protein 3.99g 4.49g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Calories 372kcal 375kcal 0%
Net carbs 75.3g 51.9g N/A
Calcium 44mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 4.87g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.