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White Bread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between White Bread and Cornbread

  • White Bread has more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Cornbread has more Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 56% higher.
  • Cornbread contains 4 times less Selenium than White Bread. White Bread contains 22µg of Selenium, while Cornbread contains 5.6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in White Bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +399%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +399%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +366.9%
Contains more Fats +266.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Other +76.8%
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
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 +26.4%
Contains more Water +366.9%
Contains more Fats +266.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Other +76.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.682
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.682

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White Bread Cornbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 White Bread Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 63g Cornbread
Protein 8.85g 7g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 49.42g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 266kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 20.34g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 144mg 57mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.5mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 98mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 126mg 113mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 817mg White Bread
Zinc 0.74mg 0.57mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.085mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.315mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 5.6µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.427mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 3.342mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.48mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 111µg 93µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 3.091g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.682g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
White Bread
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White 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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.