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Corn cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn cake and Cornbread

  • Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, while Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% higher.
  • Cornbread contains 5 times less Copper than Corn cake. Corn cake contains 0.42mg of Copper, while Cornbread contains 0.085mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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 Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Zinc +250.9%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Manganese +476.2%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Zinc +250.9%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Manganese +476.2%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.5%

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 A +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.128
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 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 A +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.128

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Fats +408.3%
Contains more Water +69.6%
Contains more Other +133.3%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Fats +408.3%
Contains more Water +69.6%
Contains more Other +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.9%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 63g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 7g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 83.4g 69.5g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 23.47g 20.34g Cornbread
Fiber 1.9g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 19mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 1.4mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 114mg 24mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 157mg 113mg Corn cake
Sodium 488mg 817mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 0.57mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.085mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.315mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 5.6µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU 115IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 19µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 3.342mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.48mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.128mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.071mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg 0.224mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.254mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.632mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg 0.198mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg 0.133mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.343mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg 0.32mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.091g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
23%
Corn cake
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.