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Chocolate cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Cornbread

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, while Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 55% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 29 times more Cholesterol than Cornbread. While Chocolate cake contains 58mg of Cholesterol, Cornbread contains only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Calcium - 57

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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Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.2%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.2%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +212.8%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Other +94.4%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +212.8%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Other +94.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 63g Cornbread
Protein 5.3g 7g Cornbread
Fats 15.1g 12.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 371kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 60mg 57mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 140mg 113mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 817mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.57mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.085mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 11.9µg 5.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 115IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 27µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.198mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.283mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 58mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 3.091g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.682g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cornbread
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
15%
Chocolate cake
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.339g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.