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Tomato sauce vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato sauce and muffin

  • Tomato sauce contains less vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and folate than muffin.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 30% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +834.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 +265.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +898.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10859.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6596.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 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 GlucoseGlucose +48%
Contains more FructoseFructose +38%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39914.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 sauce 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 sauce Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 39.2µg 30%
Fats 0.3g 16.07g 24%
Calories 24kcal 375kcal 18%
Phosphorus 27mg 146mg 17%
Carbs 5.31g 53g 16%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.449mg 15%
Choline 9.9mg 92.5mg 15%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.2µg 14%
Sodium 11mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.041g 2.844g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.168mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 4.822g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Folate 9µg 48µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Protein 1.2g 4.49g 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 0.9mg 7%
Copper 0.115mg 0.06mg 6%
Potassium 297mg 121mg 5%
Iron 0.96mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.418mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.47mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 44mg 3%
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.67g 1.21g 1%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 1.63mg 1%
Net carbs 3.81g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 22µg 21µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce 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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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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