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Muffin vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Protein bread?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline, yet Protein bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Muffin has 30 times more Vitamin K than Protein bread. While Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Protein bread has only 1.3µg.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, protein (includes gluten) types in this article.

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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
1
:
9
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains more Zinc +391.9%
Contains more Copper +595%
Contains more Manganese +227.8%
Contains more Selenium +301.2%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains more Zinc +391.9%
Contains more Copper +595%
Contains more Manganese +227.8%
Contains more Selenium +301.2%

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
7
:
5
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Vitamin A +1360%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
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%
Protein bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1360%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Fats +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Other +28.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +703.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +703.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Protein bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 40.8g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 16.07g 2.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 43.8g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 245kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 1.44g Protein bread
Fiber 1.1g 3g Protein bread
Calcium 44mg 124mg Protein bread
Iron 1.3mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Magnesium 10mg 65mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 146mg 185mg Protein bread
Potassium 121mg 322mg Protein bread
Sodium 336mg 404mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Manganese 0.449mg 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 8.2µg 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 73IU 5IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.36mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.42mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Protein bread
Folate 48µg 116µg Protein bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.3µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.271mg Protein bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Protein bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.332g Protein bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.183g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.009g 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 Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.