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Cornbread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cornbread and Graham cracker

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 43% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 2 times less Fiber than Cornbread. Cornbread contains 6.5g of Fiber, while Graham cracker contains 3.4g.
  • Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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 +5650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Equal in Folate - 91
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +5650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.3%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 63g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 7g 6.69g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 10.6g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 418kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 20.34g 24.85g Cornbread
Fiber 6.5g 3.4g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.5mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 489mg 185mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 817mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.57mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.085mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.315mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 5.6µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 115IU 2IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.265mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.42mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 93µg 91µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 2.509g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.