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Wheat vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat and Cornbread

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% more.
  • Wheat has 5 times more Manganese than Cornbread. Wheat has 1.03mg of Manganese, while Cornbread has 0.222mg.
  • Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Wheat
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
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 +182.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166%
~equal in Iron ~1.85mg

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.
Wheat
1
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% 0.24% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
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6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 WaterWater +140.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1054.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.3%
Contains more OtherOther +232.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4059.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cornbread Opinion
Calories 132kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 5.71g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 0.83g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 23.3g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 27.6g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 17mg Wheat
Calcium 9mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 164mg 133mg Wheat
Iron 1.76mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 3.07g 16.05g Wheat
Fiber 4.3g 2.3g Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.073mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 0.67mg Wheat
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 147mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 8mg 599mg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 1.03mg 0.222mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 8.7µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 2.004mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 11µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.224g Wheat
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.077g 3.732g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.172mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.432mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.161mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.097mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.267mg 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.147mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Wheat 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
8%
Wheat
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.