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Pastry vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pastry and Cornbread

  • Pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 47% more than Pastry.
  • Cornbread has 3 times less Selenium than Pastry. Pastry has 24.2µg of Selenium, while Cornbread has 8.7µg.
  • Cornbread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 +38.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +551.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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.
Pastry
5
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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +335.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +817.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +297.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +218.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 +518.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pastry Cornbread Opinion
Calories 551kcal 330kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 6.59g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 9.58g Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 43.6g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 45.1g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Cornbread
Calcium 10mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 61mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 2.56mg 1.85mg Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 16.05g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.114mg 0.073mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 60mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 249mg 599mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.51mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.222mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 8.7µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.19mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.175mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 2.004mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 16.1µg 3.7µg Pastry
Folate 78µg 55µg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.224g Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 9.643g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 3.494g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.963g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.059mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.265mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.129mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.343mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.156mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.911g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.