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Muffin vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and French bread

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, French bread has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from French bread is 39% higher.
  • French bread has 78 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while French bread has 0.5µg.
  • French bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

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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 Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.2%
Equal in Calcium - 47
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 15% 146% 23% 54% 13% 94% 29% 50% 75% 162%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.2%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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 +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
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% 4% 0% 1% 107% 86% 101% 37% 23% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +191.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +650.9%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +189.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +56.8%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more Fats +650.9%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +189.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin French bread
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 Muffin French bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 58.83g French bread
Protein 4.49g 13g French bread
Fats 16.07g 2.14g Muffin
Carbs 53g 61.93g French bread
Calories 375kcal 319kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 3.59g French bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.1g French bread
Calcium 44mg 47mg French bread
Iron 1.3mg 3.87mg French bread
Magnesium 10mg 31mg French bread
Phosphorus 146mg 126mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 140mg French bread
Sodium 336mg 720mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.05mg French bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg French bread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 8.2µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.19mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.096mg French bread
Folate 48µg 140µg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.234mg French bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg French bread
Trans Fat 0.2g French bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.502g French bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.386g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.83g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.05g 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 French bread
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
39%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/nutrients

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

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