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Broccoli vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Muffin

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Muffin has more Choline, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 98% higher.
  • Muffin has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Broccoli. Broccoli has 0.175mg of Vitamin B6, while Muffin has 0.04mg.
  • Broccoli is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
5
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +753.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +109%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Muffin
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 +753.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +109%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Water +257.8%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +4243.2%
Contains more Carbs +698.2%
Contains more Other +70.1%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Muffin
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 +257.8%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +4243.2%
Contains more Carbs +698.2%
Contains more Other +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43736.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21223.7%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43736.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21223.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +27910%
Contains more Glucose +151%
Contains more Fructose +77.9%
Contains more Lactose +157.1%
Contains more Maltose +123.8%
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +27910%
Contains more Glucose +151%
Contains more Fructose +77.9%
Contains more Lactose +157.1%
Contains more Maltose +123.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Muffin
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Broccoli Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 2.82g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 0.37g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 6.64g 53g Muffin
Calories 34kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 0g 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 0.68g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 1.7g 31.47g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 44mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 316mg 121mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 336mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.37mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.21mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 2.5µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 623IU 73IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 21µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0.9mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.47mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 48µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 101.6µg 39.2µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.088mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.129mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.135mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.038mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.125mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.059mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 2.844g Broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.