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Muffin vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and Brussels sprout

  • Muffin has more Choline, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 115% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Brussels sprouts, 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
Muffin
4
:
6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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
Muffin
7
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +351.5%
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +351.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +492.2%
Contains more Water +244.6%
Equal in Other - 1.37
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +492.2%
Contains more Water +244.6%
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20865.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1788.2%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20865.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1788.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
0
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5989.1%
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +30.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5989.1%
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +30.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Brussels sprout
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 5.15g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.38g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 8.95g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 43kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.93g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 44mg 42mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 146mg 69mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 336mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.37mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.06mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.449mg 0.337mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 1.6µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.88mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.139mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.09mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.745mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.309mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 48µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.037mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.12mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.132mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.152mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.154mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.032mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.098mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.155mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.076mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.023g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Brussels sprout
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
28%
Muffin
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.