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Muffin vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Italian bread?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline, yet Italian bread is higher in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 36% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, italian 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
Muffin
3
:
7
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Calcium +77.3%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Zinc +132.4%
Contains more Copper +218.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Manganese - 0.464
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Calcium +77.3%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Zinc +132.4%
Contains more Copper +218.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Manganese - 0.464

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
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +297.9%
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%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +297.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +359.1%
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +359.1%
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 46.9g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 16.07g 3.5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 50.1g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 271kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 3.17g Italian bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 44mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 1.3mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 146mg 103mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 110mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 550mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 8.2µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 73IU 1IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.29mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.378mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.048mg Italian bread
Folate 48µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.197mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Italian bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Italian bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.812g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.39g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Italian bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.