Biscuit vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Biscuit and Cornbread different?
- Biscuit is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, while Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 46% more than Biscuit.
- Biscuit contains 4 times more Calcium than Cornbread. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Cornbread contains 57mg.
- Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat.
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+312.3%
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Iron
+16%
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Sodium
-29%
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Manganese
+20%
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Selenium
+248.2%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+198.2%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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Calcium
+312.3%
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Iron
+16%
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Sodium
-29%
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Manganese
+20%
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Selenium
+248.2%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+198.2%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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.
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin A
+40.2%
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Vitamin B1
+19.9%
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Vitamin B3
+13.3%
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Vitamin B5
+68.4%
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Vitamin B6
+265.7%
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Folate
+52.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.5%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin A
+40.2%
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Vitamin B1
+19.9%
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Vitamin B3
+13.3%
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Vitamin B5
+68.4%
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Vitamin B6
+265.7%
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Folate
+52.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+33.6%
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Water
+270.5%
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Carbs
+55.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Other - 3.5
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+33.6%
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+270.5%
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Carbs
+55.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Other - 3.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.5%
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Saturated Fat
-28.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.5%
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Saturated Fat
-28.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 63g |
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| Protein | 7g | 7g | |
| Fats | 16.3g | 12.2g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 69.5g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 418kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 20.34g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.5g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 57mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 489mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 817mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 19µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.342mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.128mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.071mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.254mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.632mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.133mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.343mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.32mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.177mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 3.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 6.719g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.682g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.