Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) vs Muffins, oat bran
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Muffins, oat bran is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 56 of 100 to 55 for Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain).
Oat bran muffins edge out multi-grain bread by a single point, 56 of 100 versus 55 of 100, despite multi-grain bread's stronger numbers in several categories. Multi-grain bread has nearly double the protein, 13.4 g against 7 g, more fiber, 7.4 g versus 4.6 g, and less fat, 4.23 g compared with 7.4 g. It also runs fewer calories, 265 versus 270, and less sodium, 381 mg against 393 mg.
Choose multi-grain bread when protein, fiber, and lower fat are the priority, since it wins clearly on those measures. Choose oat bran muffins only for taste preference, as the score gap is minimal and the raw numbers favor multi-grain bread across the board. Sugar is the one place muffins fall further behind, at 8.22 g versus 6.39 g.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Bread | Muffins, oat bran |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 55 | 56 |
| Calories | 265 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43 g | 48 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.4 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 6.4 g | 8.2 g |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 7.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 381 mg | 393 mg |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 507 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 63 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 157 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Muffins, oat bran healthier than Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Muffins, oat bran scores higher, 56 of 100 to 55. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) or Muffins, oat bran?
Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) has more protein, 13.4 g per 100 g to 7 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) is lower in calories, 265 kcal per 100 g to 270 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) has more dietary fiber, 7.4 g per 100 g to 4.6 g.