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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Muffin
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Muffin
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +221.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +249.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +483.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 GlucoseGlucose +49.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +120.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +14.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +287.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 288kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 14.52g 4.49g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 39.01g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 47.11g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 44mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 121mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 1.3mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 31.47g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.06mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.37mg Multigrain bread
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 247mg 146mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 2.201mg 0.449mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 8.2µg Multigrain bread
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 70µg 48µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 0.948g 2.844g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 8.103g 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
Fructose 2.67g 1.21g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Multigrain bread Muffin
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
26%
Multigrain bread
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.53g)
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.

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