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Muffin vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and avocadoes

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese, while avocadoes have more fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Avocadoes' daily need coverage for fiber is 22% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 48 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin contains 336mg of sodium, while avocadoes contain 7mg.
  • 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 Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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
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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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
7
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.3%
Contains more WaterWater +193.4%
~equal in Fats ~14.66g
~equal in Other ~1.58g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
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 +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Avocado
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 Muffin Avocado DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.816g 42%
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.389mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.257mg 17%
Carbs 53g 8.53g 15%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 21µg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 14.2mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg 14%
Sodium 336mg 7mg 14%
Copper 0.06mg 0.19mg 14%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.142mg 13%
Phosphorus 146mg 52mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 9.799g 12%
Calories 375kcal 160kcal 11%
Potassium 121mg 485mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 10mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.55mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.067mg 8%
Folate 48µg 81µg 8%
Starch 16.31g 0.11g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 2g 5%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.126g 3%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 2.07mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.13mg 3%
Fats 16.07g 14.66g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.738mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 7µg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.12g 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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
Muffin Avocado
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
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Avocado

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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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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