Muffin vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between muffin and zucchini
- Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1, while zucchini has more vitamin C.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 29% higher.
- Zucchini contains 42 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin contains 336mg of sodium, while zucchini contains 8mg.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +811.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +873.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1888.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.091g | 53% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 4.3µg | 29% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.32g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 17.9mg | 19% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 17kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 53g | 3.11g | 17% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 9.5mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 38mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.2µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.084g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.011g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.177mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.045mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 1.21g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 48µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.451mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.204mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 261mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 1.38g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.061g | 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 | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4921.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1604.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +279.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43736.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8804.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +55920% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14% |
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