Chocolate vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and muffin?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and potassium, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 108% higher.
- Chocolate has 15 times more magnesium than muffin. Chocolate has 146mg of magnesium, while muffin has 10mg.
- Muffin contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 | +1360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +572% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +384% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2473.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +642% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +65.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +205.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.06mg | 108% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.3mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 2.844g | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 8.103g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.449mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 10mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 39.2µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.1g | 24% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 16.07g | 23% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 121mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 375kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 146mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.418mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 53g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 4.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 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 | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals