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Cornbread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornbread and White Bread

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 42% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +95.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.9%
~equal in Calcium ~144mg
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1750%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +101.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.536mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.087mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +187.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +483.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +441.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1115%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2683.3%
~equal in Starch ~37.17g
~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 White 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 White Bread Opinion
Calories 330kcal 266kcal Cornbread
Protein 6.59g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 9.58g 3.33g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 46.72g Cornbread
Carbs 54.46g 49.42g Cornbread
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg White Bread
Magnesium 17mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 135mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 133mg 126mg Cornbread
Iron 1.85mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 16.05g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.073mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 35.66g 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 391mg 98mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 490mg White Bread
Vitamin A 168IU 1IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.222mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 8.7µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.536mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg 0.2µg Cornbread
Folate 55µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.027g White Bread
Choline 58.7mg 14.6mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 0.599g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 1.602g Cornbread
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 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.166g White Bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.002g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread White 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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White 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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

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

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