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Angel food cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Angel food cake and Cornbread different?

  • Angel food cake is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Cornbread is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 27% more than Angel food cake.
  • Angel food cake contains 2 times more Calcium than Cornbread. Angel food cake contains 140mg of Calcium, while Cornbread contains 57mg.
  • Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types were 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 more Calcium +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +380.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains more Zinc +714.3%
Contains more Manganese +270.6%
Equal in Sodium - 817
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +380.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains more Zinc +714.3%
Contains more Manganese +270.6%
Equal in Sodium - 817
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 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 B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +325.6%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +52.2%
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 +325.6%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9363.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9363.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 63g Cornbread
Protein 5.9g 7g Cornbread
Fats 0.8g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 57.8g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 258kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 140mg 57mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 324mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 93mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 749mg 817mg Angel food cake
Zinc 0.07mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.078mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.085mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 7.3µg 5.6µg Angel food cake
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.272mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 35µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.071mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg 0.224mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.254mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.364mg 0.198mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.133mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.354mg 0.32mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 3.091g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake 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
17%
Angel food cake
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

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 lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.