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Protein bread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Protein bread and Muffin?

  • Protein bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Protein bread has 7 times more Copper than Muffin. While Protein bread has 0.417mg of Copper, Muffin has only 0.06mg.

We used Bread, protein (includes gluten) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
9
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
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%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
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%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%

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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
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%
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%
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%
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 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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Fats +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%
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
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 +169.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Fats +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Protein bread Muffin
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 Protein bread Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 12.1g 4.49g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 43.8g 53g Muffin
Calories 245kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 1.44g 31.47g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 1.1g Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 44mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 1.3mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 146mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 121mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.82mg 0.37mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.06mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.449mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 8.2µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.168mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.163mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 1.418mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 48µg Protein bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.066mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.181mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.224mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.421mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.199mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.115mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.277mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.257mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.128mg Protein bread
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 2.844g Protein bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 8.103g 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
Protein bread 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
33%
Protein bread
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
32%
Muffin

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.