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Cornbread vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cornbread and multigrain bread different?

  • Cornbread is higher in phosphorus; however, multigrain bread is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for multigrain bread is 86% higher.
  • Multigrain bread has a lower glycemic index (62) than cornbread (76).

Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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.
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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.5%

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +146.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
~equal in Other ~2.31g

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.035g

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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +69.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +534.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1235%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2933.3%
~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 Multigrain bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Multigrain bread DV% diff.
Manganese 0.222mg 2.201mg 86%
Selenium 8.7µg 35.8µg 49%
Copper 0.073mg 0.307mg 26%
Fiber 2.3g 8.1g 23%
Phosphorus 391mg 247mg 21%
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg 19%
Protein 6.59g 14.52g 16%
Magnesium 17mg 85mg 16%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 4.394mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.286mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.732g 0.948g 13%
Zinc 0.67mg 1.85mg 11%
Iron 1.85mg 2.72mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Fats 9.58g 4.6g 8%
Sodium 599mg 414mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 0.826g 7%
Choline 58.7mg 28.8mg 5%
Folate 55µg 70µg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.243mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.365mg 4%
Fructose 0.2g 2.67g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.142mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 250mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 1.5µg 2%
Calories 330kcal 288kcal 2%
Calcium 135mg 111mg 2%
Carbs 54.46g 47.11g 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 52.16g 39.01g N/A
Sugar 16.05g 6.94g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 2.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.351mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.421mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0.432mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.215mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

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

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