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Cornbread vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cornbread and White cake

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, White cake has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 60% higher.
  • White cake has 7 times less Fiber than Cornbread. Cornbread has 6.5g of Fiber, while White cake has 1g.
  • White cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +598.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +598.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +165.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +165.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%

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 cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread White cake Opinion
Net carbs 63g 62.2g Cornbread
Protein 7g 4.4g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 10.3g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 63.2g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 356kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g 57.39g Cornbread
Fiber 6.5g 1g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 90mg White cake
Iron 2.5mg 1.16mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 489mg 70mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 99mg Cornbread
Sodium 817mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.57mg 0.33mg Cornbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.067mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.315mg 0.277mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 115IU 42IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 12µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Cornbread
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.189mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 1.063mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.029mg Cornbread
Folate 93µg 31µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.06µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 4.1µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.054mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.199mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg 0.338mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.133mg 0.107mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.228mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg 0.229mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg 0.099mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.091g 3.897g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 3.692g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread White cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Cornbread
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/174908/nutrients
  2. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.