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Waffle vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Cornbread different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 74% higher.
  • Waffle contains 35 times more Cholesterol than Cornbread. While Waffle contains 69mg of Cholesterol, Cornbread contains only 2mg.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) 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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
5
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Calcium +347.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Cornbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +347.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.5

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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
7
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Cornbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Water +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Cornbread
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Water +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Cornbread
Cornbread
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Cornbread
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 63g Cornbread
Protein 7.9g 7g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 12.2g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 291kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Waffle
Fiber 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 255mg 57mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 190mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 159mg 113mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 817mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.57mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 46.2µg 5.6µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 115IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 19µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.272mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.48mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 46µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.09µg Waffle
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.071mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.224mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.254mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.384mg 0.198mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.133mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.343mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.32mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.177mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.091g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.682g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Waffle
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.