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Avocado vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between avocadoes and muffin

  • Avocadoes have more fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper, while muffin has more vitamin K, choline, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Avocadoes' daily need coverage for fiber is 22% higher.
  • Muffin contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than avocadoes. Avocadoes contain 0.257mg of vitamin B6, while muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in avocadoes is lower.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.2%
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.
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +542.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +551.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +193.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.3%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g
~equal in Other ~1.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +14727.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +46583.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +232.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +908.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 8.103g 42%
Fiber 6.7g 1.1g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.47mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.04mg 17%
Carbs 8.53g 53g 15%
Vitamin K 21µg 39.2µg 15%
Choline 14.2mg 92.5mg 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.2µg 14%
Sodium 7mg 336mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.06mg 14%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.449mg 13%
Phosphorus 52mg 146mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 4.822g 12%
Calories 160kcal 375kcal 11%
Potassium 485mg 121mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0.9mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Iron 0.55mg 1.3mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.168mg 8%
Folate 81µg 48µg 8%
Starch 0.11g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 2g 4.49g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.126g 2.844g 3%
Calcium 12mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 1.63mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.163mg 3%
Fats 14.66g 16.07g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.418mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 21µg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.12g 1.21g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.