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Cornmeal vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Macadamia

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Macadamia has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 172% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 19 times more Folate than Macadamia. While Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, Macadamia contains only 11µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 Iron +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +191.7%
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +97%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Manganese +2274.1%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +191.7%
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +97%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Manganese +2274.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%
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% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +474.9%
Contains more Water +722.1%
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +4229.7%
Contains more Other +123.5%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +474.9%
Contains more Water +722.1%
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +4229.7%
Contains more Other +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14996.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14996.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +6881%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +551.5%
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +6881%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +551.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cornmeal Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 5.22g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 1.75g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 79.45g 13.82g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 73.3g 1.05g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0.07g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 4.57g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 3mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 4.36mg 3.69mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 99mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 142mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 7mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.66mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.076mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.174mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 10.5µg 3.6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.473mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 209µg 11µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.172mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 1.006mg 0.602mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.018mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.023mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.337mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.172mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.22g 12.061g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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