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Muffin vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Muffin and Potato bread

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 32% more than Muffin.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, potato.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.5%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.4%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.5%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.4%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.15
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +413.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Protein +178.4%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Other +153.4%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +413.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Protein +178.4%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Other +153.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 40.77g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 16.07g 3.13g Muffin
Carbs 53g 47.07g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 266kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 1.1g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 44mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.3mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 146mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 121mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 336mg 375mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.253mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 73IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.106mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.25mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 48µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.15µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 6.8µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.112mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.