Cornbread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cornbread and Biscuit different?
- Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Biscuit is higher in Selenium, and Calcium.
- Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 46% more than Biscuit.
- Cornbread contains 4 times more Fiber than Biscuit. Cornbread contains 6.5g of Fiber, while Biscuit contains 1.5g.
- Biscuit is lower in Sodium.
Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+198.2%
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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%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+198.2%
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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%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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 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%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+55.8%
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Fats
+33.6%
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Water
+270.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Other - 3.2
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Carbs
+55.8%
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Fats
+33.6%
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Water
+270.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Other - 3.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
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Saturated Fat
-28.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63g | 43.1g |
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| Protein | 7g | 7g | |
| Fats | 12.2g | 16.3g |
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| Carbs | 69.5g | 44.6g |
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| Calories | 418kcal | 353kcal |
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| Sugar | 20.34g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 57mg | 235mg |
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| Iron | 2.5mg | 2.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 489mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 113mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 817mg | 580mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 19µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.342mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.48mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.071mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.254mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.632mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.133mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.32mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.177mg | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.091g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.719g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.682g | 4.163g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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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.