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Cornbread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornbread and Yellow cake

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 50% more.
  • Cornbread contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. Cornbread contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B1, while Yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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.
Cornbread
Cornbread
6
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Equal in Selenium - 5.9
Cornbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Equal in Selenium - 5.9

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.
Cornbread
Cornbread
9
:
3
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +893%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2712.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +402%
Cornbread
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%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +893%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2712.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +402%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornbread
Cornbread
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Other +159.3%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Water +186.9%
Cornbread
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Other +159.3%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Water +186.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornbread
Cornbread
1
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214
Cornbread
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 63g 53.86g Cornbread
Protein 7g 3.16g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 69.5g 55.36g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 379kcal Cornbread
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 20.34g 39.22g Cornbread
Fiber 6.5g 1.5g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 32mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 2.03mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 138mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 817mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.57mg 0.42mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.315mg 0.222mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 115IU 26IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 7µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.043mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.093mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 0.8mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.165mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 22µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
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 16mg Cornbread
Trans Fat 1.313g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 5.793g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.702g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.