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Cornbread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornbread and Pound cake

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, and Selenium, while Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 36% more than Pound cake.
  • Cornbread contains 4 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While Cornbread contains 2.3g of Fiber, Pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.2%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%

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% 10% 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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +117.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +31%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47.7%
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g
~equal in Water ~25.87g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.2%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +105.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +112.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +158.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65%
Contains more LactoseLactose +21%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +450%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Pound cake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 6.59g 5g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 13.96g Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 54.46g 53.64g Cornbread
Cholesterol 57mg 66mg Cornbread
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Cornbread
Calcium 135mg 47mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 1.85mg 1.48mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g 33.36g Cornbread
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Cornbread
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.43mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g 17.36g Cornbread
Phosphorus 391mg 140mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 168IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 35µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.11mg Cornbread
Selenium 8.7µg 5µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.173mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.615mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.485mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.036mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 3.7µg 1.7µg Cornbread
Folate 55µg 42µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.192g Pound cake
Choline 58.7mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 3.732g 4.811g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 3.02g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.041mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.204mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg 0.397mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg 0.117mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.239mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg 0.249mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.117mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Pound cake
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%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.