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Cornbread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornbread and Fruitcake

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Fruitcake.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 62% more.
  • Cornbread contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. Cornbread contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake contains 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +840.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +840.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%

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 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +365%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +365%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Water +224.4%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Water +224.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 63g 57.9g Cornbread
Protein 7g 2.9g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 9.1g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 61.6g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 324kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g 27.42g Cornbread
Fiber 6.5g 3.7g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 33mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 2.07mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 52mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 817mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.57mg 0.27mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.05mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.315mg 0.22mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg 2µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU 22IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 7µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.05mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.099mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 0.791mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.046mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 20µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 1.5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.042mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.102mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.121mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg 0.206mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.121mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg 0.059mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.14mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg 0.144mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 4.2g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cornbread Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.