White bread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between white bread and muffin
- White bread has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, and calcium; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
- Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 33% more than white bread.
- White bread has 3 times more vitamin B3 than muffin. While white bread has 4.78mg of vitamin B3, muffin has only 1.418mg.
- White bread has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of white bread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +217.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +640.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +533.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +705% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +127.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +27.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +255.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 8.103g | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 39.2µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.168mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 1.3mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 8.2µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 1.418mg | 21% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 16.07g | 20% |
| Folate | 111µg | 48µg | 16% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 4.822g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 2.844g | 10% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 4.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 16.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.449mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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
33%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.