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Cornmeal vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Soybean

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Soybean has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 39% higher.
  • Soybean contains 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Soybean contains 0.399mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Selenium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +435.5%
Contains more Manganese +373.6%
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Selenium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +435.5%
Contains more Manganese +373.6%

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 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +287%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +287%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +850.4%
Contains more Protein +156.1%
Contains more Fats +412.6%
Contains more Water +459.5%
Contains more Other +274.5%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +850.4%
Contains more Protein +156.1%
Contains more Fats +412.6%
Contains more Water +459.5%
Contains more Other +274.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.6%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Soybean
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 Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 2.36g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 1.75g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 79.45g 8.36g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 172kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 3g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 6g Soybean
Calcium 3mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 4.36mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 32mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 99mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 142mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 7mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 0.66mg 1.15mg Soybean
Copper 0.076mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 0.174mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 10.5µg 7.3µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 9IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.155mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.285mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.399mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.179mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 209µg 54µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.172mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.006mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.105mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.162mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.337mg 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.172mg 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.297g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 5.064g Soybean

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Cornmeal Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.