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Cornmeal vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cornmeal and arugula

  • Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and selenium, while arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 91% higher.
  • Arugula contains 35 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of selenium, while arugula contains 0.3µg.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Arugula, raw.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +198.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.6%
Contains more FatsFats +165.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2076.7%
Contains more WaterWater +720.3%
Contains more OtherOther +174.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +695.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.044mg 42%
Iron 4.36mg 1.46mg 36%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.305mg 29%
Folate 209µg 97µg 28%
Carbs 79.45g 3.65g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.086mg 23%
Selenium 10.5µg 0.3µg 19%
Calories 370kcal 25kcal 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Calcium 3mg 160mg 16%
Vitamin A 11µg 119µg 12%
Protein 7.11g 2.58g 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.073mg 8%
Potassium 142mg 369mg 7%
Phosphorus 99mg 52mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.321mg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.437mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.319g 3%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.43mg 2%
Fats 1.75g 0.66g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0.049g 1%
Sodium 7mg 27mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 15.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.086g 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 2.05g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cornmeal
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.