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English muffin vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Cornbread

  • 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.

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

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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 Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
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%
Contains more Iron +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Equal in Calcium - 57

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 - 0.48
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%
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%
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 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +439.7%
Contains more Fats +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Water +439.7%
Contains more Fats +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Cornbread
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
15%
English muffin
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
57%
Cornbread

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.