Chickpeas vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chickpeas and cornmeal different?
- Chickpeas are higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and phosphorus; however, cornmeal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpeas is 37% higher.
- Chickpeas contain 5 times more copper than cornmeal. While chickpeas contain 0.352mg of copper, cornmeal contains only 0.076mg.
- Chickpeas have a lower glycemic index (36) than cornmeal (68).
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +492% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +397.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +844.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +438.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.174mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.551mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.076mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 4.968mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 4.36mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 79.45g | 17% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 10.5µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 370kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 172µg | 209µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 0.66mg | 8% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 142mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 7.11g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.828g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 1.75g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 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.