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Muffin vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Multigrain bread

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, however, Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 76% more than Muffin.
  • Multigrain bread has 26 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Multigrain bread has 1.5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.6%

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% 4.4% 33% 3% 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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +249.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +483.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +49.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +120.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +14.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +287.2%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 375kcal 288kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 16.07g 4.6g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 39.01g Muffin
Carbs 53g 47.11g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 44mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 121mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Iron 1.3mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 31.47g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 1.1g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.37mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 336mg 414mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.4mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 8.2µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.142mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.365mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.5µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Multigrain bread
Choline 92.5mg 28.8mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.826g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.035g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 1.21g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.