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Cornmeal vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Honey different?

  • Cornmeal is higher than Honey in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 52% more than Honey.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Honey types were used 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.
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Honey
Contains more Iron +938.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2375%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%
Contains more Selenium +1212.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Iron +938.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2375%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%
Contains more Selenium +1212.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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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Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4005.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.3%
Contains more Folate +10350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4005.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.3%
Contains more Folate +10350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Honey
Contains more Protein +2270%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +155%
Contains more Water +53%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2270%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +155%
Contains more Water +53%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Honey
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +30.9%
Contains more Glucose +6283.9%
Contains more Fructose +23982.4%
Contains more Maltose +657.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +30.9%
Contains more Glucose +6283.9%
Contains more Fructose +23982.4%
Contains more Maltose +657.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Honey Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 82.2g Honey
Protein 7.11g 0.3g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 82.4g Honey
Calories 370kcal 304kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 1.61g 82.12g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 6mg Honey
Iron 4.36mg 0.42mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 4mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 52mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.66mg 0.22mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.036mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.08mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 0.8µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.121mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.068mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.024mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 2µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.004mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.004mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.008mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.01mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.008mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.001mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.011mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.009mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.001mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Honey
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
46%
Cornmeal
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.