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Cornbread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornbread and Doughnuts

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Doughnuts has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 6 times less Cholesterol than Cornbread. Cornbread contains 57mg of Cholesterol, while Doughnuts contain 10mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +160.2%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +37.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +12.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +800%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 330kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 6.59g 5.31g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 45.36g Cornbread
Carbs 54.46g 47.06g Cornbread
Cholesterol 57mg 10mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Calcium 135mg 40mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 1.85mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 16.05g 18.15g Cornbread
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Cornbread
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.67mg 0.5mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g 25.91g Cornbread
Phosphorus 391mg 260mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 168IU 14IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 4µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.222mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 8.7µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.377mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.05mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.06µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 55µg 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.224g Doughnuts
Choline 58.7mg 37.3mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 11.105g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.006g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.373g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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/174909/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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