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Muffin vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Wheat Bread different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat Bread is 46% higher.
  • Muffin contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Wheat Bread. While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Wheat Bread contains only 5.7µg.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, wheat, toasted are the varieties used 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.
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +297.3%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Contains more Selenium +307.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +297.3%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Contains more Selenium +307.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +276.3%
Contains more Protein +188.6%
Contains more Other +87.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
Equal in Water - 24.23
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +276.3%
Contains more Protein +188.6%
Contains more Other +87.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
Equal in Water - 24.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Wheat Bread
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 51.07g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 16.07g 4.27g Muffin
Carbs 53g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 375kcal 313kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 6.42g Wheat Bread
Fiber 1.1g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 44mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 1.3mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 10mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 146mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 121mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 336mg 601mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.449mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 8.2µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.24mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.456mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 48µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.7µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.105mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.019g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.72g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.161g 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 Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.