Corn grain vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between corn grain and rye?
- Corn grain is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, yet rye is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, and copper.
- Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 91% higher.
- Corn grain has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than rye. Corn grain has 0.622mg of Vitamin B6, while rye has 0.294mg.
- Rye has a lower glycemic index than corn grain.
We used Corn grain, yellow and Rye grain types in this comparison.
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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 | +15.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +431.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1845.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +243.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.34g
~equal in
Carbs
~75.86g
~equal in
Water
~10.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +501.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 338kcal |
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| Protein | 9.42g | 10.34g |
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| Fats | 4.74g | 1.63g |
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| Net carbs | 66.96g | 60.76g |
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| Carbs | 74.26g | 75.86g |
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| Magnesium | 127mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 0.98g |
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| Fiber | 7.3g | 15.1g |
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| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.367mg |
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| Zinc | 2.21mg | 2.65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 332mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 0.485mg | 2.577mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg | 13.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 4.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 1.456mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 30.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.667g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.251g | 0.208g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.767g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.208mg |
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| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.286mg |
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| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.317mg |
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| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0.189mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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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
32%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.