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Cornbread vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cornbread and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 66% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 23 times less Folate than Cornbread. Cornbread contains 93µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
  • Apple pie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +106.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1937.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.3%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +106.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1937.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.3%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +104.4%
Contains more Other +288.9%
Contains more Water +569.2%
Equal in Fats - 11
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +104.4%
Contains more Other +288.9%
Contains more Water +569.2%
Equal in Fats - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 63g 32.4g Cornbread
Protein 7g 1.9g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 11g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 34g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 237kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Apple pie
Fiber 6.5g 1.6g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 11mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 1.21mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 7mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 24mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 65mg Cornbread
Sodium 817mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.57mg 0.16mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.315mg 0.182mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.134mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.158mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 1.123mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.119mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.038mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 4µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.026mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.054mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.073mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg 0.129mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.07mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg 0.032mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.088mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg 0.084mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg 0.038mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.091g 3.797g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 4.388g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Apple pie
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
33%
Cornbread
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.706g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.