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White cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White cake and Cornbread

  • White cake has more Selenium, however, Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 60% higher.
  • Cornbread has 2 times less Selenium than White cake. White cake has 10.7µg of Selenium, while Cornbread has 5.6µg.
  • White cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +598.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +598.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Equal in Vitamin C - 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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +165.4%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 69.5
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 Water +165.4%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 63g Cornbread
Protein 4.4g 7g Cornbread
Fats 10.3g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 63.2g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 356kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 57.39g 20.34g Cornbread
Fiber 1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 90mg 57mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 70mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 99mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 284mg 817mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.067mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.277mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 10.7µg 5.6µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 31µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 4.1µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.157mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.338mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.204mg 0.198mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.229mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.099mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 1.682g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
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
14%
White cake
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.