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Muffin vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Cornbread?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin E , yet Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Muffin has 13 times more Choline than Cornbread. Muffin has 92.5mg of Choline, while Cornbread has 7.1mg.
  • Muffin contains less Sodium.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
6
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +29.5%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Cornbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +29.5%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Vitamin E +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +684%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +684%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +136.5%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +136.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Cornbread
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 63g Cornbread
Protein 4.49g 7g Cornbread
Fats 16.07g 12.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 375kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 20.34g Cornbread
Fiber 1.1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 44mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 1.3mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 146mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 121mg 113mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 817mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.315mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.6µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 19µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.16mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 48µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.198mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.257mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 30mg 2mg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.2g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.091g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.682g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
28%
Muffin
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.