Cornmeal vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cornmeal and Arborio rice
- Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Arborio rice is higher in Manganese.
- Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 38% more than Arborio rice.
- Arborio rice contains 24 times less Vitamin B2 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, while Arborio rice contains 0.016mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +446.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +821.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +513% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +572.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1556% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 0.19g |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 28.73g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 28.73g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.059mg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 59µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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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
42%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)