Cornbread vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cornbread and chocolate cake
- Cornbread has more phosphorus, calcium, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate cake has more copper, choline, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornbread is 41% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 2 times less calcium than cornbread. Cornbread has 135mg of calcium, while chocolate cake has 60mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in sodium.
- Cornbread has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.
Food types used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.4g
~equal in
Water
~24.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 391mg | 106mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.207mg | 15% |
| Starch | 35.66g | 15% | |
| Choline | 58.7mg | 128.4mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 315mg | 12% |
| Fats | 9.58g | 15.1g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.732g | 5.43g | 8% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Folate | 55µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 11.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.579mg | 0.304mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.494g | 6.039g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.963g | 2.761g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.004mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.7µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Protein | 6.59g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.85mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 371kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.16g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Carbs | 54.46g | 53.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.05g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.076g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.