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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 have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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%
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 +1100%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
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
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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
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
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +800%
Contains more StarchStarch +37.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +12.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~14.45g
~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.
Doughnuts Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Cornbread Opinion
Calories 434kcal 330kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 24.93g 9.58g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 45.36g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 47.06g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 10mg 57mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Calcium 40mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 134mg 133mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 1.85mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 16.05g Cornbread
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.073mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 25.91g 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 260mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 477mg 599mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 4µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.51mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.222mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 8.7µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.19mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.175mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.004mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 9.8µg 3.7µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 55µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.224g Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 11.105g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 3.494g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 1.963g Doughnuts
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 0g 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.076g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.004g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 1.726g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Cornbread
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
32%
Doughnuts
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
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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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.
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

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

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