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Cornmeal vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornmeal and Banana

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% more.
  • Cornmeal contains 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Banana. Cornmeal contains 0.551mg of Vitamin B1, while Banana contains 0.031mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Bananas, 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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
5
:
5
Banana
Banana
Contains more Iron +1576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Iron +1576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
6
:
4
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +647.1%
Contains more Folate +945%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +647.1%
Contains more Folate +945%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +552.3%
Contains more Fats +430.3%
Contains more Carbs +247.9%
Contains more Water +570%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +552.3%
Contains more Fats +430.3%
Contains more Carbs +247.9%
Contains more Water +570%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
3
Banana
Banana
Contains more Starch +1262.5%
Contains more Maltose +1800%
Contains more Sucrose +251.5%
Contains more Glucose +789.3%
Contains more Fructose +2752.9%
Cornmeal
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1262.5%
Contains more Maltose +1800%
Contains more Sucrose +251.5%
Contains more Glucose +789.3%
Contains more Fructose +2752.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Banana
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 Banana Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 20.24g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 1.09g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.33g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 22.84g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 89kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 5.38g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 1.61g 12.23g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 2.6g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 5mg Banana
Iron 4.36mg 0.26mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 22mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 7mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.66mg 0.15mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.174mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 10.5µg 1µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 64IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.031mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.073mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.665mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 209µg 20µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.009mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.028mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.028mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.068mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.05mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.008mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.049mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.047mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.077mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.032g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.073g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.