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Sweet roll vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet roll and cornbread different?

  • Sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, cornbread is richer in phosphorus and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornbread is 45% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains 4 times more vitamin E than cornbread. While sweet roll contains 1.99mg of vitamin E, cornbread contains only 0.51mg.
  • Sweet roll has less sodium.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than cornbread (76).

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 CopperCopper +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.5%
~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.
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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g
~equal in Carbs ~54.46g
~equal in Water ~27.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 -17.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Cornbread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 76mg 391mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 1.963g 37%
Selenium 17µg 8.7µg 15%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Sodium 304mg 599mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.19mg 11%
Fats 16.4g 9.58g 10%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.51mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.175mg 7%
Calcium 72mg 135mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.23µg 4%
Folate 72µg 55µg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 1.85mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.579mg 3%
Choline 41.3mg 58.7mg 3%
Cholesterol 66mg 57mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.079g 3.732g 3%
Vitamin A 62µg 35µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 3.494g 3%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.222mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 2.004mg 2%
Calories 372kcal 330kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.085mg 2%
Copper 0.088mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.67mg 1%
Protein 6.2g 6.59g 1%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 3.7µg 1%
Potassium 111mg 133mg 1%
Carbs 50.9g 54.46g 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g 16.05g N/A
Fiber 2.4g 2.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 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 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
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.68g)
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 ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.