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Apple pie vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple pie and Cornbread?

  • Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 52% higher.
  • Apple pie contains less Sodium.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +318.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1529.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22%

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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 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 CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +92.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more OtherOther +151.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.732g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cornbread Opinion
Calories 237kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 1.9g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 11g 9.58g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.1mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 34g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 17mg Cornbread
Calcium 11mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 65mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 1.21mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.046mg 0.073mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.16mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 24mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 266mg 599mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 29µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.182mg 0.222mg Cornbread
Selenium 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 4µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g Apple pie
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.797g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 3.494g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.963g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.129mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.07mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.084mg 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.038mg 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
Apple pie 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
10%
Apple pie
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.