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Multigrain bread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are multigrain bread and cornbread different?

  • Multigrain bread is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, cornbread is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for multigrain bread is 86% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains 5 times more magnesium than cornbread. While multigrain bread contains 85mg of magnesium, cornbread contains only 17mg.
  • Multigrain bread has less saturated fat.
  • Multigrain bread has a lower glycemic index (62) than cornbread (76).

Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%

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% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +146.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 +120.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.963g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 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 +534.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1235%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2933.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +69.4%
~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.
Multigrain bread 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 minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Cornbread DV% diff.
Manganese 2.201mg 0.222mg 86%
Selenium 35.8µg 8.7µg 49%
Copper 0.307mg 0.073mg 26%
Fiber 8.1g 2.3g 23%
Phosphorus 247mg 391mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg 19%
Protein 14.52g 6.59g 16%
Magnesium 85mg 17mg 16%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 2.004mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.085mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.948g 3.732g 13%
Zinc 1.85mg 0.67mg 11%
Iron 2.72mg 1.85mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Fats 4.6g 9.58g 8%
Sodium 414mg 599mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.826g 3.494g 7%
Choline 28.8mg 58.7mg 5%
Folate 70µg 55µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.579mg 4%
Fructose 2.67g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.175mg 3%
Potassium 250mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.7µg 2%
Calories 288kcal 330kcal 2%
Calcium 111mg 135mg 2%
Carbs 47.11g 54.46g 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 39.01g 52.16g N/A
Sugar 6.94g 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.224g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 1.963g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread 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
26%
Multigrain bread
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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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