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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 for 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.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of cornbread is 76.

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% 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% 23% 13% 12% 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 +100%
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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 391mg 140mg 36%
Threonine 0.226mg 153mg 15%
Sodium 599mg 377mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 3.419g 10%
Calcium 135mg 47mg 9%
Starch 35.66g 17.36g 8%
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g 7%
Selenium 8.7µg 5µg 7%
Fats 9.58g 13.96g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.249mg 6%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.11mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.732g 4.811g 5%
Iron 1.85mg 1.48mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.36µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 70µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.036mg 4%
Folate 55µg 42µg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg 3%
Protein 6.59g 5g 3%
Cholesterol 57mg 66mg 3%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.43mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.615mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.485mg 2%
Choline 58.7mg 65.6mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 3.02g 1%
Calories 330kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.173mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.65mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 54.46g 53.64g 0%
Net carbs 52.16g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 133mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 16.05g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 2.895g N/A

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.

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