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Muffin vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Cocoa solids different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 414% higher.
  • Muffin contains 16 times more Vitamin K than Cocoa solids. While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Cocoa solids contain only 2.5µg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +966.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4890%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +1159.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +1740.5%
Contains more Copper +6213.3%
Contains more Manganese +754.6%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +966.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4890%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +1159.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +1740.5%
Contains more Copper +6213.3%
Contains more Manganese +754.6%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1530%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1530%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Water +732%
Contains more Protein +336.5%
Contains more Other +291.9%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Water +732%
Contains more Protein +336.5%
Contains more Other +291.9%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1741.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.57
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1741.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.57

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Cocoa solids
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 20.9g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 16.07g 13.7g Muffin
Carbs 53g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 375kcal 228kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 1.1g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 44mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 1.3mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 10mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 146mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 121mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 336mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.37mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.06mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.449mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 8.2µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.078mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.254mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 48µg 32µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.181mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.421mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.199mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.115mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.257mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.128mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.2g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 2.844g 8.07g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.57g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.44g Muffin
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients

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

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