Muffin vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and cauliflower different?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, iron, and vitamin E; however, cauliflower is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 53% higher.
- Muffin contains 22 times more saturated fat than cauliflower. While muffin contains 2.844g of saturated fat, cauliflower contains only 0.13g.
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cauliflower, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1937.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +152.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5639.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +966.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +268.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14082.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26038.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +24.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.031g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 48.2mg | 53% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.28g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 15.5µg | 20% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 25kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 53g | 4.97g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.155mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 30mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.13g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.034g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 44.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.507mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 299mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 1.92g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.667mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Folate | 48µg | 57µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 0.013g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.714g)