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Cornbread vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornbread and Pastry different?

  • Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 61% higher.
  • Pastry has less Sodium.

Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +715%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +715%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +212.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Water - 8.5
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +212.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Water - 8.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 63g 43.6g Cornbread
Protein 7g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 12.2g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 69.5g 45.1g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 20.34g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 6.5g 1.5g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 10mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 60mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 61mg Cornbread
Sodium 817mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.57mg 0.53mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.315mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 5.6µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 115IU 1IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.398mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.021mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 78µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.224mg 0.196mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.632mg 0.508mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.142mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg 0.129mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.32mg 0.308mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg 0.156mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 3.091g 9.643g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.552g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.