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Cornmeal vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Wheat

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 50% higher.
  • Wheat contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, while Wheat contains 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.

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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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Wheat
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains more Zinc +178.8%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Manganese +492%
Contains more Selenium +203.8%
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 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains more Zinc +178.8%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Manganese +492%
Contains more Selenium +203.8%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
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% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +110.8%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Water +483%
Contains more Other +33.3%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +110.8%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Water +483%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 23.3g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 5.71g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.83g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 27.6g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 132kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 3.07g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 3mg 9mg Wheat
Iron 4.36mg 1.76mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 48mg Wheat
Phosphorus 99mg 147mg Wheat
Potassium 142mg 164mg Wheat
Sodium 7mg 8mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 1.84mg Wheat
Copper 0.076mg 0.207mg Wheat
Manganese 0.174mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 10.5µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 214IU 4IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.095mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.03mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.305mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 11µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg 0.172mg
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.22mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.432mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.162mg 0.097mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.3mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.267mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.147mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.084g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.243g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.