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Cornbread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornbread and Saltine cracker different?

  • Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 65% higher.
  • Cornbread contains 13 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Cornbread contains 3.091g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.

Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.7%
Contains more Iron +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +70.6%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +282.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Sodium - 849
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.7%
Contains more Iron +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +70.6%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +282.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Sodium - 849

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 E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.9
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +662.5%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +662.5%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4631.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4631.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 63g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 12.2g 1.6g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 418kcal 393kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 6.5g 2.7g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 22mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 489mg 113mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 817mg 849mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.085mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.315mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 5.6µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 115IU 0IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.39mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 4.9µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.224mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.632mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.198mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.133mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.32mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.177mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 3.091g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 0.142g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 0.685g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Saltine 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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.