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Pancake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pancake and Cornbread

  • Pancake has more Selenium, and Calcium, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 47% more than Pancake.
  • Cornbread contains 30 times less Cholesterol than Pancake. Pancake contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Cornbread contains 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 +284.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.1%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.5%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +284.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.1%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.5%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +144.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 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 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +144.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +578.2%
Contains more Fats +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Protein - 7
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 +578.2%
Contains more Fats +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 63g Cornbread
Protein 6.4g 7g Cornbread
Fats 9.7g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 28.3g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 227kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Pancake
Fiber 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 219mg 57mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 159mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 132mg 113mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 817mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.049mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 14.9µg 5.6µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 115IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 19µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.272mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 38µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.09µg Pancake
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.071mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 0.224mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.254mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.321mg 0.198mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.133mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.335mg 0.32mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 59mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 2.122g 3.091g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 1.682g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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
21%
Pancake
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.