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Cornbread vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cornbread and Danish pastry?

  • Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Danish pastry is higher in Selenium.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 54% more.
  • Cornbread has 7 times more Fiber than Danish pastry. While Cornbread has 6.5g of Fiber, Danish pastry has only 1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Danish pastry is lower.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Danish pastry, cheese types 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.089

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 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +302.6%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +302.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 63g 36.2g Cornbread
Protein 7g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 12.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 69.5g 37.2g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 374kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 6.5g 1g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 35mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 1.8mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 108mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 98mg Cornbread
Sodium 817mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.085mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.315mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 5.6µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 115IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.26mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 2mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.304mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.04mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 60µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 5µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.224mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.632mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.198mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.133mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.32mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.177mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 6.794g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.703g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.