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Cornmeal vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Pistachio

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 136% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 4 times more Folate than Pistachio. While Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, Pistachio contains only 51µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Nuts, pistachio 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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
8
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +621.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +621.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%

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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
4
:
6
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Folate +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%
Cornmeal
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%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Folate +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +155.8%
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +2489.7%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +155.8%
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +2489.7%
Contains more Other +484.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
1
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5863.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.7%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5863.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Starch +4289.2%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Maltose +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +910.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%
Cornmeal
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
Pistachio
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +4289.2%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Maltose +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +910.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Pistachio
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 Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 16.57g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 1.75g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 79.45g 27.17g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 73.3g 1.67g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 1.61g 7.66g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 3mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 4.36mg 3.92mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 99mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 142mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 7mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.66mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.076mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.174mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 10.5µg 7µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.16mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.3mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 209µg 51µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.172mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.006mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.105mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.162mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.337mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.172mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.22g 5.907g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.687g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.