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Yellow cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yellow cake and Cornbread

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Copper, while Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 36% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Cornbread. While Yellow cake contains 4.5mg of Vitamin E, Cornbread contains only 0.51mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornbread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.85mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.222mg

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 0% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 EVitamin E +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +578.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 +85.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.5%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
~equal in Carbs ~54.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +152.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +344.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +210%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +250%
Contains more StarchStarch +317.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +78%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Cornbread Opinion
Calories 379kcal 330kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 17.75g 9.58g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 53.86g 52.16g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 54.46g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 57mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 187mg 133mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 1.85mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 16.05g Cornbread
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.159mg 0.073mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 8.55g 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 138mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 310mg 599mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 7µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.51mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.222mg
Selenium 5.9µg 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.19mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 25.1µg 3.7µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.224g Cornbread
Choline 17.4mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 5.793g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 3.494g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.963g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.62g 0.2g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.076g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 1.726g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.061g)
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 ($)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.

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