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Muffin vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Bread sticks

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Bread sticks has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 53% higher.
  • Bread sticks have 18 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Bread sticks have 2.2µg.
  • Muffin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread sticks, 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
3
:
7
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Iron +229.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +357.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Iron +229.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +357.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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
6
:
6
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
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 sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Protein +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +170.3%
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 sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Protein +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +170.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 4.49g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 16.07g 9.5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 375kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.1g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 44mg 22mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 146mg 121mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 336mg 713mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.06mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.449mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 8.2µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.01mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 48µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.181mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.421mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.199mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.115mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.257mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.128mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.2g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.41g Bread sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.568g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.628g 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 sticks
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
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.