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Cornbread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornbread and English muffin

  • English muffin contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 51% higher.
  • English muffin contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Cornbread. Cornbread contains 3.091g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Iron +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Calcium - 52
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Calcium - 52

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.7%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.7%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +439.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +439.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2124.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2124.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 63g 43.3g Cornbread
Protein 7g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 12.2g 1.8g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 46g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 235kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g English muffin
Fiber 6.5g 2.7g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 52mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 0.89mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 133mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 817mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.085mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.315mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU 0IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.181mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.154mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 1.566mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.446mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.043mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 37µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.04µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.224mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.632mg 0.553mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.133mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.32mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.177mg 0.17mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 3.091g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 0.302g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 0.888g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.