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Cornbread vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cornbread and Coffeecake?

  • Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, yet Coffeecake is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Cornbread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Coffeecake. Cornbread has 2.004mg of Vitamin B3, while Coffeecake has 0.682mg.
  • Coffeecake contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.8%
Contains more IronIron +189.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.9%

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% 10% 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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornbread Coffeecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Coffeecake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 339kcal Coffeecake
Protein 6.59g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 9.58g 15.2g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 52.16g 43.3g Cornbread
Carbs 54.46g 44.3g Cornbread
Cholesterol 57mg 85mg Cornbread
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Cornbread
Calcium 135mg 59mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 289mg Coffeecake
Iron 1.85mg 0.64mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g Coffeecake
Fiber 2.3g 1g Cornbread
Copper 0.073mg 0.052mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.59mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 391mg 101mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 339mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 168IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 35µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.222mg 0.172mg Cornbread
Selenium 8.7µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.105mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.125mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 0.682mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.4mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.058mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 55µg 39µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g Coffeecake
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 5.391g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 1.645g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.226mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.658mg 0.568mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.157mg 0.144mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.334mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.167mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.006g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Coffeecake
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
15%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.