Cornbread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornbread and gingerbread different?
- Cornbread is higher in phosphorus; however, gingerbread is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornbread is 48% higher.
- Cornbread contains 2 times more sodium than gingerbread. While cornbread contains 599mg of sodium, gingerbread contains only 327mg.
Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +90.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +624.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.4% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.5% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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Water
~28g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 391mg | 54mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.683mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.963g | 4.216g | 15% |
| Starch | 35.66g | 15% | |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 16.3µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.195mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.85mg | 2.88mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 327mg | 12% |
| Choline | 58.7mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 9.58g | 16.4g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.494g | 7.124g | 9% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.06µg | 7% |
| Folate | 55µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.59g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.579mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.7µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.732g | 4.122g | 2% |
| Carbs | 54.46g | 49.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.004mg | 1.738mg | 2% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.16g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.