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Muffin vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Sweet roll

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Choline, and Manganese, however, Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Muffin covers your daily Vitamin K needs 29% more than Sweet roll.
  • Sweet roll has 2 times less Choline than Muffin. Muffin has 92.5mg of Choline, while Sweet roll has 41.3mg.
  • Muffin contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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
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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.3%
~equal in Potassium ~111mg
~equal in Sodium ~304mg

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
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 6.7% 13% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +790.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +124%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
~equal in Fats ~16.4g
~equal in Carbs ~50.9g
~equal in Water ~24.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.079g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.797g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.473g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Sweet roll Opinion
Calories 375kcal 372kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 6.2g Sweet roll
Fats 16.07g 16.4g Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2mg Sweet roll
Net carbs 51.9g 48.5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 50.9g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 66mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Sweet roll
Calcium 44mg 72mg Sweet roll
Potassium 121mg 111mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.6mg Sweet roll
Sugar 31.47g 31.73g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 2.4g Sweet roll
Copper 0.06mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.37mg 0.59mg Sweet roll
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 76mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 304mg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 73IU 214IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A 21µg 62µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.3mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.406mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.14µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 4.4µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 72µg Sweet roll
Trans Fat 0.2g Sweet roll
Choline 92.5mg 41.3mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.079g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.797g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 7.473g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.181mg 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.421mg 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.199mg 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.115mg 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.257mg 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.128mg 0.145mg Sweet roll
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.