Doughnuts vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between doughnuts and cornbread
- Doughnuts have more vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folate, and iron, while cornbread has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% higher.
- Cornbread contains 4 times less vitamin E than doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of vitamin E, while cornbread contains 0.51mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornbread is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.
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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 IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +164.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +131% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +800% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +37.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +12.9% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 3.732g | 34% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 9.58g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 391mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.19mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 57mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 1.963g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 3.494g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 135mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.51mg | 10% |
| Folate | 92µg | 55µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 2.004mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.222mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 599mg | 5% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 330kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 3.7µg | 5% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 35.66g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.579mg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 58.7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 6.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 8.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 54.46g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 52.16g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.076g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.043g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 1.726g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.373g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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