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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
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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +120.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +127%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.46mg

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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2350%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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% 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 FatsFats +38.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.8%
~equal in Carbs ~56.38g

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.2%

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
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 SucroseSucrose +625.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +131.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +191.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +234.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +114.9%
~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 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
Calories 375kcal 367kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 16.07g 11.58g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 51.9g 54.08g Pan dulce
Carbs 53g 56.38g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 30mg 30mg
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Pan dulce
Calcium 44mg 86mg Pan dulce
Potassium 121mg 103mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Sugar 31.47g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Pan dulce
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.37mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Starch 16.31g 37.8g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 146mg 94mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 228mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 73IU 23IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 5µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.29mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 8.2µg 26.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.6µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 108µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 0.2g 1.103g Muffin
Choline 92.5mg 29.1mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.183g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.499g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.53g 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
Fructose 1.21g 4.05g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.066g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.21g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pan dulce
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
30%
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.

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