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English muffin vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between english muffin and cornbread

  • English muffin has more copper and manganese; however, cornbread has more phosphorus, iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 37% more.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Copper than cornbread. English muffin has 0.129mg of Copper, while cornbread has 0.073mg.
  • English muffin is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.6%
Contains more IronIron +107.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.67mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.3%
Contains more FatsFats +432.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1057%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Cornbread Opinion
Calories 235kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 7.7g 6.59g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 43.3g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 46g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 17mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 131mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 0.89mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.073mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.67mg English muffin
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 133mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 464mg 599mg English muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.357mg 0.222mg English muffin
Selenium 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 37µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g English muffin
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.732g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.059mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.226mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.265mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.241mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.343mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.334mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.167mg English muffin
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 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
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.