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Muffin vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Pan dulce different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Pan dulce is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pan dulce is 33% higher.
  • Muffin contains 25 times more Vitamin K than Pan dulce. While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Pan dulce contains only 1.6µg.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
8
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.46
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Pan dulce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.46

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
5
:
7
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
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%
Pan dulce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Protein +109.8%
Equal in Carbs - 56.38
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Pan dulce
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Protein +109.8%
Equal in Carbs - 56.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Pan dulce
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
4
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Sucrose +625.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +131.8%
Contains more Glucose +191.1%
Contains more Fructose +234.7%
Contains more Maltose +114.9%
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
Pan dulce
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +625.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +131.8%
Contains more Glucose +191.1%
Contains more Fructose +234.7%
Contains more Maltose +114.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 54.08g Pan dulce
Protein 4.49g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 16.07g 11.58g Muffin
Carbs 53g 56.38g Pan dulce
Calories 375kcal 367kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 1.21g 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 31.47g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Pan dulce
Calcium 44mg 86mg Pan dulce
Iron 1.3mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Pan dulce
Phosphorus 146mg 94mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 103mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.37mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.449mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 8.2µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 73IU 23IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 5µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.29mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.23mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Folate 48µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.6µg 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 30mg
Trans Fat 0.2g 1.103g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.183g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.499g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.53g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.21g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.066g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (30 mg)
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.