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Coffeecake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coffeecake and cornbread?

  • Coffeecake is richer in selenium, yet cornbread is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Coffeecake has 2 times more selenium than cornbread. Coffeecake has 13.3µg of selenium, while cornbread has 8.7µg.
  • Cornbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index than cornbread.

We used Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.8%
Contains more IronIron +189.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 +104%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffeecake Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Coffeecake Cornbread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 101mg 391mg 41%
Iron 0.64mg 1.85mg 15%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Sodium 339mg 599mg 11%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Fats 15.2g 9.58g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 3.494g 9%
Cholesterol 85mg 57mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.004mg 8%
Saturated fat 5.391g 3.732g 8%
Calcium 59mg 135mg 8%
Selenium 13.3µg 8.7µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin A 86µg 35µg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Potassium 289mg 133mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.23µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.175mg 4%
Folate 39µg 55µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.579mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Carbs 44.3g 54.46g 3%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.222mg 2%
Copper 0.052mg 0.073mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 1.963g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.085mg 2%
Protein 7g 6.59g 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.67mg 1%
Calories 339kcal 330kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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%
Coffeecake
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.659g)
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?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.