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Muffin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Chocolate?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 108% higher.
  • Muffin has 14 times more Sodium than Chocolate. Muffin has 336mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +516.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +362%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +443.2%
Contains more Copper +1613.3%
Contains more Manganese +216%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +516.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +362%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +443.2%
Contains more Copper +1613.3%
Contains more Manganese +216%

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
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +384%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +384%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Water +2473.2%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.88
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +2473.2%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.8%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +65.1%
Contains more Lactose +205.6%
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
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +65.1%
Contains more Lactose +205.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 4.49g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 16.07g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 53g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 375kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 47.9g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 44mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.3mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 10mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 146mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 121mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 336mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.37mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.449mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 8.2µg 3µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 50IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 2µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.54mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.025mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.05mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.725mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.297mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 39.2µg 8.1µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.112g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 2.844g 18.519g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.092g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.947g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.085g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.