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Muffin vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and cornbread?

  • Muffin is higher in vitamin K, manganese, vitamin E, and choline, yet cornbread is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% more.
  • Muffin has 11 times more vitamin K than cornbread. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, cornbread has only 3.7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs types in this article.

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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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 less SodiumSodium -43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.7µg

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +959.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.175mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +67.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%
~equal in Carbs ~54.46g
~equal in Water ~27.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 SucroseSucrose +93.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +324.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +505%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +683.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +118.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +94.4%
~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.
Muffin Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cornbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.963g 41%
Phosphorus 146mg 391mg 35%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 3.7µg 30%
Sodium 336mg 599mg 11%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.222mg 10%
Fats 16.07g 9.58g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 57mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 135mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 35.66g 8%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.51mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 1.85mg 7%
Choline 92.5mg 58.7mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g 5%
Saturated fat 2.844g 3.732g 4%
Protein 4.49g 6.59g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.004mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.23µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.085mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.67mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 3.494g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.19mg 2%
Folate 48µg 55µg 2%
Calories 375kcal 330kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.579mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 35µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Selenium 8.2µg 8.7µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.175mg 1%
Carbs 53g 54.46g 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 52.16g N/A
Potassium 121mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
30%
Muffin
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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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