Cornmeal vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Spaghetti

Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Spaghetti has more Selenium, and Manganese.
Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 51% more than Spaghetti.
Cornmeal contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. While Cornmeal contains 0.551mg of Vitamin B1, Spaghetti contains only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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.

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Iron +772%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%

Contains more Potassium +222.7%

Contains more Zinc +29.4%

Contains more Calcium +133.3%

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Copper +31.6%

Contains more Manganese +85.1%

Contains more Selenium +151.4%

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Iron +772%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%

Contains more Potassium +222.7%

Contains more Zinc +29.4%

Contains more Calcium +133.3%

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Copper +31.6%

Contains more Manganese +85.1%

Contains more Selenium +151.4%

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

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +100%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1810%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%

Contains more Folate +2885.7%

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +100%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1810%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%

Contains more Folate +2885.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Protein +22.6%

Contains more Fats +88.2%

Contains more Carbs +157.5%

Contains more Other +82.1%

Contains more Water +455.7%

Cornmeal

Protein: 7.11 g

Fats: 1.75 g

Carbs: 79.45 g

Water: 11.18 g

Other: 0.51 g

Spaghetti

Protein: 5.8 g

Fats: 0.93 g

Carbs: 30.86 g

Water: 62.13 g

Other: 0.28 g

Contains more Protein +22.6%

Contains more Fats +88.2%

Contains more Carbs +157.5%

Contains more Other +82.1%

Contains more Water +455.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%

Contains less Saturated Fat -20%

Cornmeal

Saturated Fat: 0.22 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g

Spaghetti

Saturated Fat: 0.176 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%

Contains less Saturated Fat -20%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Spaghetti

Contains more Starch +181.8%

Contains more Sucrose +655.6%

Contains more Glucose +1300%

Contains more Fructose +466.7%

Contains more Maltose +110.5%

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

Spaghetti

Starch: 26.01 g

Sucrose: 0.09 g

Glucose: 0.04 g

Fructose: 0.03 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.4 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +181.8%

Contains more Sucrose +655.6%

Contains more Glucose +1300%

Contains more Fructose +466.7%

Contains more Maltose +110.5%

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 price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.55g	29.06g
Protein	7.11g	5.8g
Fats	1.75g	0.93g
Carbs	79.45g	30.86g
Calories	370kcal	158kcal
Starch	73.3g	26.01g
Fructose	0.17g	0.03g
Sugar	1.61g	0.56g
Fiber	3.9g	1.8g
Calcium	3mg	7mg
Iron	4.36mg	0.5mg
Magnesium	32mg	18mg
Phosphorus	99mg	58mg
Potassium	142mg	44mg
Sodium	7mg	1mg
Zinc	0.66mg	0.51mg
Copper	0.076mg	0.1mg
Manganese	0.174mg	0.322mg
Selenium	10.5µg	26.4µg
Vitamin A	214IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	11µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.06mg
Vitamin B1	0.551mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B2	0.382mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B3	4.968mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B5	0.24mg	0.112mg
Vitamin B6	0.182mg	0.049mg
Folate	209µg	7µg
Tryptophan	0.038mg	0.083mg
Threonine	0.172mg	0.206mg
Isoleucine	0.242mg	0.228mg
Leucine	1.006mg	0.44mg
Lysine	0.105mg	0.133mg
Methionine	0.162mg	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.366mg	0.297mg
Valine	0.337mg	0.262mg
Histidine	0.172mg	0.132mg
Saturated Fat	0.22g	0.176g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.39g	0.131g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.828g	0.326g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.024g

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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%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

37%

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Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)

Which food is cheaper?

Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Cornmeal vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Spaghetti

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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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