Muffin vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muffin and protein bread?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline, yet protein bread is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Protein bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% more.
- Muffin has 30 times more vitamin K than protein bread. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, protein bread has only 1.3µg.
- The glycemic index of muffin is lower.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +595% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +391.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +301.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +352.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2915.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +394.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
43.8 g
Water:
40 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +630.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.332 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.009 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2535% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +703.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.009g | 47% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 32.9µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 1.472mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.417mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 4.15mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 1.3µg | 32% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 2.2g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 4.289mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.394mg | 18% |
| Folate | 48µg | 116µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.36mg | 16% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 12.1g | 15% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 18.7mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.82mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.183g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.332g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3g | 8% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 124mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 245kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 322mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 404mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 53g | 43.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 40.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Protein bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.