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English muffins vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and Cornbread

  • English muffins have more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 57% more than English muffins.
  • Cornbread has 4 times less Selenium than English muffins. English muffins have 22.4µg of Selenium, while Cornbread has 5.6µg.
  • English muffins contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Calcium +186%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +186%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 113

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 E +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Folate - 93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 E +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +458.5%
Contains more Fats +621.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +104.7%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +458.5%
Contains more Fats +621.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +104.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1654.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.8%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1654.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins 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 minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 63g Cornbread
Protein 8.87g 7g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 44.17g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 227kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 20.34g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 163mg 57mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.5mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 92mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 109mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 425mg 817mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.57mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.085mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.315mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 5.6µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.16mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.427mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.342mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 94µg 93µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.071mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.224mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.254mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.632mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.198mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.133mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.343mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.32mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.177mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 3.091g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 1.682g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.