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Muffin vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and White Bread

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Muffin covers your daily need of Vitamin K 33% more than White Bread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 +49%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +168.3%
Equal in Potassium - 126
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 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +168.3%
Equal in Potassium - 126

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 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Folate +131.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +382.6%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +382.6%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +705%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +705%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +127.9%
Contains more Glucose +27.6%
Contains more Fructose +100.8%
Contains more Maltose +255.3%
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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +127.9%
Contains more Glucose +27.6%
Contains more Fructose +100.8%
Contains more Maltose +255.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin White 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 White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 46.72g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 16.07g 3.33g Muffin
Carbs 53g 49.42g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 266kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 1.21g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 31.47g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 44mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 1.3mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 10mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 146mg 98mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 336mg 490mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 8.2µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 73IU 1IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.22mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 48µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.2µg 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 30mg 0mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.027g White Bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.599g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.602g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.166g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin White 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.