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Muffin vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Bread crumbs

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, however, Bread crumbs are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Bread crumbs covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 67% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 6 times more Vitamin K than Bread crumbs. While Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Bread crumbs have only 6.6µg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
9
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Iron +271.5%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Zinc +291.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +104.7%
Contains more Selenium +207.3%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Iron +271.5%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Zinc +291.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +104.7%
Contains more Selenium +207.3%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
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%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Water +283.4%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +93.2%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Water +283.4%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +93.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
4
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +265.8%
Contains more Glucose +48%
Contains more Fructose +103.3%
Contains more Maltose +308.5%
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
Bread crumbs
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +265.8%
Contains more Glucose +48%
Contains more Fructose +103.3%
Contains more Maltose +308.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Bread crumbs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Protein 4.49g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 16.07g 5.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Calories 375kcal 395kcal Bread crumbs
Starch 16.31g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 1.21g 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 31.47g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 1.1g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Calcium 44mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 1.3mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 10mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 146mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 121mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 336mg 732mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.06mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.449mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 8.2µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.08mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Folate 48µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 39.2µg 6.6µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.181mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.421mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.199mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.115mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.257mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.128mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.2g Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.023g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.06g 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
Muffin Bread crumbs
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
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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.

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.