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Cornbread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cornbread and graham cracker?

  • Cornbread is richer in phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12, yet graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% higher.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359%

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% 12% 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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +894.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.5%
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +699.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.5%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +30.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +57.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +258.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +395%
~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 Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 0.222mg 1.019mg 35%
Phosphorus 391mg 185mg 29%
Iron 1.85mg 3.78mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 5.388g 23%
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 4.439mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.317mg 11%
Copper 0.073mg 0.17mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Saturated fat 3.732g 1.633g 10%
Choline 58.7mg 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 14.3µg 9%
Folate 55µg 91µg 9%
Carbs 54.46g 77.66g 8%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.51mg 7%
Calcium 135mg 77mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.265mg 6%
Sodium 599mg 459mg 6%
Calories 330kcal 430kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.156mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g 4%
Selenium 8.7µg 6.3µg 4%
Starch 35.66g 46.56g 4%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.96mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.42mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 2.509g 2%
Fats 9.58g 10.6g 2%
Fructose 0.2g 0.99g 1%
Potassium 133mg 170mg 1%
Protein 6.59g 6.69g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.16g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 16.05g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.599g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.