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Cornbread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cornbread and potato bread

  • Cornbread has more choline and vitamin B2; however, potato bread has more folate, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for cornbread is 19% higher.
  • Potato bread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cornbread has a higher glycemic index than potato bread.

Food types used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.8%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
~equal in Phosphorus ~369mg
~equal in Selenium ~9.5µg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +219%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.47mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornbread Potato 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 Potato bread DV% diff.
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg 19%
Folate 55µg 126µg 18%
Potassium 133mg 718mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.732g 0g 17%
Fiber 2.3g 6.3g 16%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 0g 13%
Protein 6.59g 12.5g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.232mg 11%
Fats 9.58g 3.13g 10%
Sodium 599mg 375mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 0g 9%
Zinc 0.67mg 1.44mg 7%
Choline 58.7mg 18.4mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.817mg 5%
Iron 1.85mg 2.25mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.106mg 5%
Calcium 135mg 188mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.25mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.15µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 6.8µg 3%
Calories 330kcal 266kcal 3%
Phosphorus 391mg 369mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.094mg 2%
Carbs 54.46g 47.07g 2%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.253mg 1%
Selenium 8.7µg 9.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 24µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.16g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 16.05g 9.38g N/A
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.47mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.188mg 0%
Trans fat 0.224g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.143mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 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 Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.