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Adzuki bean vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between adzuki bean and cornmeal

  • Adzuki bean has more copper, folate, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, potassium, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while cornmeal has more vitamin B3.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily need for copper, 113% more than cornmeal.
  • Adzuki bean contains 10 times more manganese than cornmeal. While adzuki bean contains 1.73mg of manganese, cornmeal contains only 0.174mg.
  • Adzuki bean has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of adzuki bean is 29, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +296.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +783.1%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1339.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +663.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +894.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more OtherOther +539.2%
Contains more FatsFats +230.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +680%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Cornmeal DV% diff.
Copper 1.094mg 0.076mg 113%
Folate 622µg 209µg 103%
Manganese 1.73mg 0.174mg 68%
Phosphorus 381mg 99mg 40%
Zinc 5.04mg 0.66mg 40%
Fiber 12.7g 3.9g 35%
Potassium 1254mg 142mg 33%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Protein 19.87g 7.11g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.24mg 25%
Magnesium 127mg 32mg 23%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 4.968mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.182mg 13%
Selenium 3.1µg 10.5µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.382mg 12%
Iron 4.98mg 4.36mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.551mg 8%
Calcium 66mg 3mg 6%
Carbs 62.9g 79.45g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.828g 5%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Calories 329kcal 370kcal 2%
Fats 0.53g 1.75g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 11µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.39g 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Sodium 5mg 7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Cornmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.