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Cornbread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cornbread and Shortbread

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Choline, however, Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 46% more than Shortbread.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +938.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.3%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77%

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6422.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.3%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +653.1%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%
Contains more FatsFats +173.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.1%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +13.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +45.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +24.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50%
~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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Shortbread Opinion
Calories 330kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.59g 5.37g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 54.46g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Cornbread
Calcium 135mg 13mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 88mg Cornbread
Iron 1.85mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 16.05g 21.65g Cornbread
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.49mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 391mg 66mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 168IU 1IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.222mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 8.7µg 6.2µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.321mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 55µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.714g Cornbread
Choline 58.7mg 0.9mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 8.105g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.005g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.006g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.373g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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