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Tomato juice vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tomato juice and muffin

  • Tomato juice has more vitamin C; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, selenium, and iron.
  • Tomato juice covers your daily vitamin C needs 77% more than muffin.
  • Tomato juice contains less sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of tomato juice is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato juice, canned, without salt added 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 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 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 PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +668.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1540%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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 234% 7.7% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
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 +7688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1604.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +1260.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 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 +277.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5441.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1401.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 10% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29911.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.23g
~equal in Fructose ~1.21g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato juice 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato juice Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin C 70.1mg 0.9mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 39.2µg 31%
Fats 0.29g 16.07g 24%
Calories 17kcal 375kcal 18%
Phosphorus 19mg 146mg 18%
Manganese 0.068mg 0.449mg 17%
Carbs 3.53g 53g 16%
Choline 6.8mg 92.5mg 16%
Selenium 0.5µg 8.2µg 14%
Sodium 10mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.019g 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 4.822g 12%
Iron 0.39mg 1.3mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Folate 20µg 48µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.163mg 7%
Protein 0.85g 4.49g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.168mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.673mg 1.418mg 5%
Potassium 217mg 121mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 44mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.37mg 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 2.58g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 23µg 21µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.026mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.128mg 0%
Fructose 1.33g 1.21g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato juice 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
26%
Tomato juice
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Tomato juice
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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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