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Cornbread vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cornbread and apple pie?

  • 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 has a lower glycemic index than cornbread.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
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%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%

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% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
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% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.158mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.797g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornbread Apple pie
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 Cornbread Apple pie DV% diff.
Phosphorus 391mg 24mg 52%
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg 19%
Selenium 8.7µg 16%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Sodium 599mg 266mg 14%
Folate 55µg 4µg 13%
Calcium 135mg 11mg 12%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Protein 6.59g 1.9g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.119mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.01µg 9%
Iron 1.85mg 1.21mg 8%
Carbs 54.46g 34g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.123mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.134mg 5%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.16mg 5%
Calories 330kcal 237kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.046mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 2.198g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 4.388g 2%
Fats 9.58g 11g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 7mg 2%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.182mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.158mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 29µg 1%
Net carbs 52.16g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Saturated fat 3.732g 3.797g 0%
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.038mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Cornbread Apple pie
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
24%
Cornbread
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
15%
Apple pie

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.