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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 higher in Vitamin B2, however, Cornbread is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Angel food cake is 24% higher.

Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +255.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +857.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
~equal in Calcium ~135mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1097.5%
~equal in Carbs ~54.46g
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4821.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +434.9%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 258kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 5.9g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 0.8g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 56.3g 52.16g Angel food cake
Carbs 57.8g 54.46g Angel food cake
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Angel food cake
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Cornbread
Calcium 140mg 135mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 0.52mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.078mg 0.073mg Angel food cake
Zinc 0.07mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 324mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 749mg 599mg Cornbread
Vitamin A 0IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.085mg 0.222mg Cornbread
Selenium 7.3µg 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.175mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 35µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g Angel food cake
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.121g 3.732g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.059mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg 0.226mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.265mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.364mg 0.324mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.157mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.354mg 0.334mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Angel food cake
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.611g)
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/174909/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.