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Broth vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broth and Cornmeal

  • Broth has more Selenium, Choline, and Calcium, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% more.
  • Broth contains 62 times more Calcium than Cornmeal. Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, while Cornmeal contains 3mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +6133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +6133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +16%

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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +553.1%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +553.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Fats +693.1%
Contains more Other +9543.1%
Contains more Carbs +341.1%
Contains more Water +392.5%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
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
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Fats +693.1%
Contains more Other +9543.1%
Contains more Carbs +341.1%
Contains more Water +392.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 16.66g 7.11g Broth
Fats 13.88g 1.75g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 267kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 17.36g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 187mg 3mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 56mg 32mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 99mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 142mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.09mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.15mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 28µg 10.5µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.382mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.24mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 32µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.39g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.828g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Cornmeal
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
25%
Broth
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 23868mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.