Cornmeal vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cornmeal and Baking powder
- Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Fiber, while Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
- The amount of Sodium in Cornmeal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.
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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 | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +610% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +660% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1481.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2113.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13096.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 0g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 27.5g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 27.7g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 5876mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 11.02mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.01mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 2191mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 10600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 10593mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
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.