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Muffin vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and focaccia?

  • Muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline, yet focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 28% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types 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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +143.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.9%
~equal in Potassium ~114mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +3089.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +103.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.3%
Contains more WaterWater +83.9%
~equal in Other ~1.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +715.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Focaccia DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.994g 47%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.7µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.47mg 25%
Folate 48µg 138µg 23%
Iron 1.3mg 3.16mg 23%
Choline 92.5mg 2.9mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 15.9µg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.67mg 14%
Fats 16.07g 7.89g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.301mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Sodium 336mg 561mg 10%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.33mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.877g 9%
Protein 4.49g 8.77g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.113mg 6%
Carbs 53g 35.82g 6%
Calories 375kcal 249kcal 6%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.364mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.645mg 4%
Phosphorus 146mg 128mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.091mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 5.67g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.42mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 34.02g N/A
Potassium 121mg 114mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 1.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Focaccia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Muffin
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.