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Pastry vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastry and Cornbread different?

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 61% higher.
  • Pastry contains 4 times more Selenium than Cornbread. While Pastry contains 24.2µg of Selenium, Cornbread contains only 5.6µg.
  • Cornbread has less Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +715%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +715%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.427
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.427
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +212.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Water - 7.8
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +212.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Water - 7.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 63g Cornbread
Protein 7.3g 7g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 12.2g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 551kcal 418kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 20.34g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 10mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 2.56mg 2.5mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 60mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 61mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 249mg 817mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.114mg 0.085mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.315mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 5.6µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.16mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.272mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.342mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 78µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 16.1µg 5µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.071mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.254mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.129mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.343mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.156mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 6.719g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.682g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.552g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.