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Multigrain bread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Multigrain bread and Muffin

  • Multigrain bread has more Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 76% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 9 times less Magnesium than Multigrain bread. Multigrain bread has 85mg of Magnesium, while Muffin has 10mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
9
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +411.7%
Contains more Manganese +390.2%
Contains more Selenium +336.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +411.7%
Contains more Manganese +390.2%
Contains more Selenium +336.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
:
8
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Muffin
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +223.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Contains more Fats +249.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +223.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Contains more Fats +249.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
1
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Glucose +49.6%
Contains more Fructose +120.7%
Contains more Lactose +14.8%
Contains more Maltose +287.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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
Contains more Glucose +49.6%
Contains more Fructose +120.7%
Contains more Lactose +14.8%
Contains more Maltose +287.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain bread Muffin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 14.52g 4.49g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 47.11g 53g Muffin
Calories 288kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 2.67g 1.21g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 31.47g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 44mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 1.3mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 146mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 121mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.85mg 0.37mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.06mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.449mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 8.2µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.168mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.418mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.04mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 48µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.066mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.181mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.224mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg 0.199mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg 0.115mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.277mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg 0.257mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg 0.128mg Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 2.844g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g 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
Multigrain bread Muffin
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
27%
Multigrain bread
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.