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Cornbread vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cornbread and Chocolate brownie?

  • Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 51% higher.
  • Cornbread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. Cornbread has 3.342mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Zinc +70.2%
Contains more Copper +356.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.4%
Equal in Calcium - 57
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Zinc +70.2%
Contains more Copper +356.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.4%
Equal in Calcium - 57

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 B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Water +61.5%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Water +61.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 63g 50.2g Cornbread
Protein 7g 6.2g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 69.5g 50.2g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 20.34g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 57mg
Iron 2.5mg 1.84mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 489mg 132mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 817mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.57mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.085mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.315mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 5.6µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 115IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.141mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 0.982mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.328mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.094mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 29µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.224mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.632mg 0.447mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.133mg 0.132mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.298mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.177mg 0.136mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 73mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 7.319g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.228g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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/174908/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.