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Pan dulce vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pan dulce and Muffin different?

  • Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pan dulce is 33% higher.
  • Pan dulce contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. While Pan dulce contains 3.463mg of Vitamin B3, Muffin contains only 1.418mg.

Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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.
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449
Pan dulce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449

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.
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
7
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Pan dulce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +109.8%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Pan dulce
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Muffin
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 +109.8%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Pan dulce
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
4
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +131.8%
Contains more Glucose +191.1%
Contains more Fructose +234.7%
Contains more Maltose +114.9%
Contains more Sucrose +625.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Pan dulce
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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 +131.8%
Contains more Glucose +191.1%
Contains more Fructose +234.7%
Contains more Maltose +114.9%
Contains more Sucrose +625.6%
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.
Pan dulce Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 54.08g 51.9g Pan dulce
Protein 9.42g 4.49g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 56.38g 53g Pan dulce
Calories 367kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 37.8g 16.31g Pan dulce
Fructose 4.05g 1.21g Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 31.47g Pan dulce
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 44mg Pan dulce
Iron 2.87mg 1.3mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Pan dulce
Phosphorus 94mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 103mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 228mg 336mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 0.37mg Pan dulce
Copper 0.121mg 0.06mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.46mg 0.449mg Pan dulce
Selenium 26.2µg 8.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 23IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.9mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.168mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.163mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 1.418mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.47mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.04mg Pan dulce
Folate 108µg 48µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 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 30mg 30mg
Trans Fat 1.103g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.183g 2.844g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
31%
Pan dulce
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (30 mg)
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.