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Muffin vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between muffin and rye?

  • Muffin is richer in vitamin K, yet rye is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 93% higher.
  • Muffin has 7 times more vitamin K than rye. Muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, while rye has 5.9µg.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Rye grain types in this comparison.

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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
1
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%
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.5%
Contains more IronIron +102.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +473.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%

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
8
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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Rye
Rye
5
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +564.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +635%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 2.577mg 93%
Fiber 1.1g 15.1g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.767g 49%
Copper 0.06mg 0.367mg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.9µg 28%
Phosphorus 146mg 332mg 27%
Magnesium 10mg 110mg 24%
Fats 16.07g 1.63g 22%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.65mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.294mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.456mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.27mg 18%
Iron 1.3mg 2.63mg 17%
Sodium 336mg 2mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.316mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.208g 12%
Protein 4.49g 10.34g 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.197g 12%
Choline 92.5mg 30.4mg 11%
Potassium 121mg 510mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 8.2µg 13.9µg 10%
Carbs 53g 75.86g 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.251mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.85mg 5%
Folate 48µg 38µg 3%
Calories 375kcal 338kcal 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Calcium 44mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.11g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.189mg 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Rye
Rye
3
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +885.9%
Contains more WaterWater +135.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.1%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2218.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +956.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
6
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
Rye
Rye
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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3845.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +668.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1000%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.