Cereal vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereal and Cornmeal

The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese in Cereal is higher than in Cornmeal.
Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 478% more than Cornmeal.
Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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.

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Calcium +233.3%

Contains more Iron +681.2%

Contains more Zinc +1051.5%

Contains more Copper +80.3%

Contains more Manganese +354%

Contains more Magnesium +68.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%

Contains more Potassium +35.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.1%

Contains more Selenium +66.7%

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Calcium +233.3%

Contains more Iron +681.2%

Contains more Zinc +1051.5%

Contains more Copper +80.3%

Contains more Manganese +354%

Contains more Magnesium +68.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%

Contains more Potassium +35.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.1%

Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Vitamin A +1204.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3189%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Vitamin A +1204.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3189%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Other +337.3%

Contains more Protein +17.3%

Contains more Fats +62%

Contains more Water +195.8%

Equal in Carbs - 79.45

Cereal

Protein: 6.06 g

Fats: 1.08 g

Carbs: 86.85 g

Water: 3.78 g

Other: 2.23 g

Cornmeal

Protein: 7.11 g

Fats: 1.75 g

Carbs: 79.45 g

Water: 11.18 g

Other: 0.51 g

Contains more Other +337.3%

Contains more Protein +17.3%

Contains more Fats +62%

Contains more Water +195.8%

Equal in Carbs - 79.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%

Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.26 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g

Cornmeal

Saturated Fat: 0.22 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Cornmeal

Contains more Sucrose +1332.4%

Contains more Fructose +52.9%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +107.4%

Contains more Maltose +111.1%

Cereal

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 9.74 g

Glucose: 0.27 g

Fructose: 0.26 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.09 g

Galactose: 0 g

Cornmeal

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 Sucrose +1332.4%

Contains more Fructose +52.9%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +107.4%

Contains more Maltose +111.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in price
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	85.45g	75.55g
Protein	6.06g	7.11g
Fats	1.08g	1.75g
Carbs	86.85g	79.45g
Calories	378kcal	370kcal
Starch		73.3g
Fructose	0.26g	0.17g
Sugar	10.35g	1.61g
Fiber	1.4g	3.9g
Calcium	10mg	3mg
Iron	34.06mg	4.36mg
Magnesium	19mg	32mg
Phosphorus	77mg	99mg
Potassium	105mg	142mg
Sodium	795mg	7mg
Zinc	7.6mg	0.66mg
Copper	0.137mg	0.076mg
Manganese	0.79mg	0.174mg
Selenium	6.3µg	10.5µg
Vitamin A	2792IU	214IU
Vitamin A RAE	814µg	11µg
Vitamin E	0.08mg	0.12mg
Vitamin C	38.5mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	6.288mg	0.551mg
Vitamin B2	3.87mg	0.382mg
Vitamin B3	29.62mg	4.968mg
Vitamin B5	0.226mg	0.24mg
Vitamin B6	5.986mg	0.182mg
Folate		209µg
Tryptophan	0.066mg	0.038mg
Threonine	0.241mg	0.172mg
Isoleucine	0.26mg	0.242mg
Leucine	0.767mg	1.006mg
Lysine	0.113mg	0.105mg
Methionine	0.13mg	0.162mg
Phenylalanine	0.365mg	0.366mg
Valine	0.344mg	0.337mg
Histidine	0.162mg	0.172mg
Saturated Fat	0.26g	0.22g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.204g	0.39g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.354g	0.828g

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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

393%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

183%

37%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is cheaper?

Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Which food is richer in vitamins?

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Cereal vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Cereal and Cornmeal

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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