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Muffin vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and chinese broccoli

  • Muffin has more phosphorus, selenium, and choline; however, chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 38% more than muffin.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +132.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.061mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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
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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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2131.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1291.1%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%
Contains more WaterWater +274.8%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9544%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.33g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 84.8µg 38%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 28.2mg 30%
Fats 16.07g 0.72g 24%
Calories 375kcal 22kcal 18%
Carbs 53g 3.81g 16%
Phosphorus 146mg 41mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 7mg 14%
Folate 48µg 99µg 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.05g 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.11g 12%
Choline 92.5mg 25.3mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.56mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.48mg 8%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.264mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Protein 4.49g 1.14g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin A 21µg 82µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.437mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.095mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.159mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2.5g 6%
Calcium 44mg 100mg 6%
Potassium 121mg 261mg 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.146mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0.84g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.061mg 0%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients

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

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