Chocolate brownie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate brownie and muffin different?
- Chocolate brownie is higher than muffin in copper, vitamin A, magnesium, iron, manganese, selenium, and zinc.
- Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than muffin.
- Chocolate brownie contains 11 times more vitamin A than muffin. Chocolate brownie contains 827IU of vitamin A, while muffin contains 73IU.
- Muffin is lower in saturated fat.
- Muffin has a higher glycemic index (59) than chocolate brownie (42).
Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +546.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +738.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.1% |
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Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.388mg | 0.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Fats | 29.1g | 16.07g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.319g | 2.844g | 20% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 21µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.839g | 4.822g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 30mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.412g | 8.103g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.84mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.449mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 4.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.982mg | 1.418mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 50.2g | 53g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.2g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 343mg | 336mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.283mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.298mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 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 |
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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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.475g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)