Dinner rolls vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Dinner rolls and Muffin?
- Dinner rolls are richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Folate, yet Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin E.
- Dinner rolls' daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
- Dinner rolls have 4 times more Calcium than Muffin. Dinner rolls have 178mg of Calcium, while Muffin has 44mg.
We used Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +304.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +167.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1360% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +482.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +269.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +533.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.4% |
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Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +156.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +223% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 10.86g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 6.47g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 50.04g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 52.04g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 178mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 3.72mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 5.55g | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.582mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 26.8µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.526mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.374mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.367mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.6µg | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 101µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.375g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.881g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.509g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.286mg | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.729mg | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.233mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.506mg | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.401mg | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.222mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.224g | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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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
39%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
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.