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Cornbread vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornbread and Baking powder

  • Cornbread has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 582% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baking powder is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +5600%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +2763.6%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Calcium +10208.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +5600%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +2763.6%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Calcium +10208.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +1822.9%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +1822.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 63g 27.5g Cornbread
Protein 7g 0g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 0g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 27.7g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 53kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 6.5g 0.2g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 2.5mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 489mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 113mg 20mg Cornbread
Sodium 817mg 10600mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.01mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.01mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.315mg 0.011mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU 0IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 0µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 3.091g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 0g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 0g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Baking powder
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
33%
Cornbread
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 9783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.