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Muffin vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Dough

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 45% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 56 times more Vitamin K than Dough. While Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Dough has only 0.7µg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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
Dough
Dough
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%
Equal in Potassium - 117
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%
Equal in Potassium - 117

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
7
:
5
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +564%
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +564%
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
2
Dough
Dough
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +207.5%
Contains more Fructose +137.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +171.2%
Contains more Maltose +687.2%
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
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +207.5%
Contains more Fructose +137.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +171.2%
Contains more Maltose +687.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Dough
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 Dough Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 49.68g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 10.75g Dough
Fats 16.07g 2.42g Muffin
Carbs 53g 51.88g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 272kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 44.23g Dough
Fructose 1.21g 0.51g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 44mg 52mg Dough
Iron 1.3mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 146mg 105mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 117mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 602mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.06mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.449mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 8.2µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 73IU 1IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.21mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.455mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 48µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.7µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.362g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.855g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.788g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.063g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.315g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.