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Muffin vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Crouton?

  • Muffin has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Crouton.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Croutons, plain 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
2
:
8
Crouton
Crouton
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Zinc +140.5%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +357.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Crouton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Zinc +140.5%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +357.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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
8
:
4
Crouton
Crouton
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
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%
Crouton
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Crouton
Crouton
Contains more Fats +143.5%
Contains more Water +353.8%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +68.9%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Crouton
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +143.5%
Contains more Water +353.8%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +68.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Crouton
Crouton
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Crouton
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 4.49g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 16.07g 6.6g Muffin
Carbs 53g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 375kcal 407kcal Crouton
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Crouton
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 44mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 1.3mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 10mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 146mg 115mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 336mg 698mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.06mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.449mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 8.2µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.429mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.026mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.181mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.421mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.199mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.115mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.257mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.128mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.2g Crouton
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.059g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.273g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.