Muffin vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muffin and asparagus
- Muffin has more choline, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium; however, asparagus is higher in copper, vitamin A, and iron.
- Muffin covers your daily sodium needs 15% more than asparagus.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Asparagus, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +478.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.05g | 54% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.12g | 25% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 20kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 53g | 3.88g | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.189mg | 14% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.04g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.158mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.14mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.3µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 2.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.274mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.978mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 1.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 41.6µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 48µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 1g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13291.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1266% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +273.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16106% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12078.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +89.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +21% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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