Cornbread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornbread and shortcake different?
- Cornbread is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, shortcake is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornbread is 35% higher.
- Cornbread contains 19 times more cholesterol than shortcake. While cornbread contains 57mg of cholesterol, shortcake contains only 3mg.
Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.1g
~equal in
Water
~28.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +73% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.772g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 391mg | 143mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Starch | 35.66g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.963g | 3.632g | 11% |
| Choline | 58.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.85mg | 2.54mg | 9% |
| Fats | 9.58g | 14.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.272mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 205mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.579mg | 0.248mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.07µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.494g | 6.045g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 506mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.004mg | 2.573mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.7µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 54.46g | 48.5g | 2% |
| Folate | 55µg | 53µg | 1% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 346kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.59g | 6.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.16g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.05g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 3.732g | 3.772g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.14mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.726g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.