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Cauliflower vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cauliflower and Cornmeal?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, yet Cornmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% more.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow types 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.
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +938.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +938.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +1650%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1002%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1002%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +723.5%
Contains more Other +49%
Contains more Protein +270.3%
Contains more Fats +525%
Contains more Carbs +1498.6%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +723.5%
Contains more Other +49%
Contains more Protein +270.3%
Contains more Fats +525%
Contains more Carbs +1498.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2571%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2571%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +67.9%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +67.9%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 1.92g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.28g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 4.97g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 25kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.97g 0.17g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 2g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 22mg 3mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 44mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 299mg 142mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.27mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.039mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.155mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 0.6µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.24mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.182mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.076mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.106mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.217mg 0.105mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.125mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.056mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.22g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.828g Cornmeal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Cornmeal
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
30%
Cauliflower
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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