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Dough vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dough and Muffin

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 45% more than Muffin.
  • Dough has 3 times more Selenium than Muffin. While Dough has 28.6µg of Selenium, Muffin has only 8.2µg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Dough
7
:
3
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
Dough
5
:
7
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
3
:
2
Muffin
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Contains more Fats +564%
Equal in Carbs - 53
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Contains more Fats +564%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
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2
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.7%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
:
4
Muffin
Contains more Starch +171.2%
Contains more Maltose +687.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +207.5%
Contains more Fructose +137.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +171.2%
Contains more Maltose +687.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +207.5%
Contains more Fructose +137.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 10.75g 4.49g Dough
Fats 2.42g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 51.88g 53g Muffin
Calories 272kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 44.23g 16.31g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 4.62g 31.47g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Dough
Calcium 52mg 44mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 1.3mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 117mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 602mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.04mg 0.37mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.06mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.449mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 8.2µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.168mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.163mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.418mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.04mg Dough
Folate 123µg 48µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0.7µg 39.2µg 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 0mg 30mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.2g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.844g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Muffin
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
43%
Dough
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.315g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.