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Pumpernickel bread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpernickel bread and Cornbread?

  • Pumpernickel bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 44% higher.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 4 times more Selenium than Cornbread. Pumpernickel bread has 24.5µg of Selenium, while Cornbread has 5.6µg.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, pumpernickel 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.
Contains more Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.6%
Contains more Copper +237.6%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.6%
Contains more Copper +237.6%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.7%

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 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.342
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.128
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% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
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 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.342
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.128
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +385.9%
Contains more Fats +293.5%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +25%
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 +24.3%
Contains more Water +385.9%
Contains more Fats +293.5%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 41g 63g Cornbread
Protein 8.7g 7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 47.5g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 250kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 0.53g 20.34g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 6.5g
Calcium 68mg 57mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 2.5mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 54mg 24mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 208mg 113mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 817mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 1.48mg 0.57mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.085mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.315mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 5.6µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.16mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.272mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 93µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.071mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.224mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.254mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.198mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.133mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.343mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.32mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.177mg Pumpernickel bread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 3.091g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread 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
29%
Pumpernickel bread
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread 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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.