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Rye bread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rye bread and Muffin

  • Rye bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rye bread is 41% higher.
  • Muffin has 5 times less Fiber than Rye bread. Rye bread has 5.8g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.

Food types used in this article are Bread, rye and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +65.9%
Contains more Iron +117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +83.5%
Contains more Selenium +276.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +65.9%
Contains more Iron +117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +83.5%
Contains more Selenium +276.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%

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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Rye 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% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
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 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +89.3%
Contains more Water +49.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +387%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 +89.3%
Contains more Water +49.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +387%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
1
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.1%
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye bread Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 8.5g 4.49g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 48.3g 53g Muffin
Calories 259kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 3.85g 31.47g Rye bread
Fiber 5.8g 1.1g Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 44mg Rye bread
Iron 2.83mg 1.3mg Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 166mg 121mg Rye bread
Sodium 603mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.14mg 0.37mg Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.06mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.449mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 8.2µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.33mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.168mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.163mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 1.418mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.04mg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 48µg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.2µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.066mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.181mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.224mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.421mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.199mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.115mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.277mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.257mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.128mg Rye bread
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 2.844g Rye bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 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
Rye 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%
Rye bread
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.