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Muffin vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and artichoke

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, selenium, and choline, while artichoke has more copper, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 20% higher.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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.
Muffin
3
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg
~equal in Iron ~1.28mg

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.
Muffin
10
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%
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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10613.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31%
Contains more WaterWater +240.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12560.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Artichoke DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.064g 54%
Fats 16.07g 0.15g 24%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 14.8µg 20%
Copper 0.06mg 0.231mg 19%
Fiber 1.1g 5.4g 17%
Calories 375kcal 47kcal 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg 15%
Carbs 53g 10.51g 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.036g 13%
Magnesium 10mg 60mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.005g 12%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.7mg 12%
Sodium 336mg 94mg 11%
Choline 92.5mg 34.4mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.19mg 10%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.256mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.072mg 8%
Phosphorus 146mg 90mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 370mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.116mg 6%
Folate 48µg 68µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.338mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.046mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.27g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 5.11g N/A
Calcium 44mg 44mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 1.28mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g 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 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Artichoke
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
30%
Muffin
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.