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Cornmeal vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornmeal and Cranberry beans

  • Cornmeal has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cranberry beans is richer in Fiber, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% more.
  • Cornmeal contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Cranberry beans. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Cranberry beans contains 0.515mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Iron +108.6%
Contains more Selenium +707.7%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +112.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Selenium +707.7%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +112.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24
Equal in Folate - 207
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24
Equal in Folate - 207

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +280.4%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +478.3%
Contains more Other +113.7%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Fats +280.4%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +478.3%
Contains more Other +113.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Cranberry beans Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 15.86g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 9.34g Cranberry beans
Fats 1.75g 0.46g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 24.46g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 136kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Cranberry beans
Fiber 3.9g 8.6g Cranberry beans
Calcium 3mg 50mg Cranberry beans
Iron 4.36mg 2.09mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 50mg Cranberry beans
Phosphorus 99mg 135mg Cranberry beans
Potassium 142mg 387mg Cranberry beans
Sodium 7mg 1mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 0.66mg 1.14mg Cranberry beans
Copper 0.076mg 0.231mg Cranberry beans
Manganese 0.174mg 0.37mg Cranberry beans
Selenium 10.5µg 1.3µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.21mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.069mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.515mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.081mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 207µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.111mg Cranberry beans
Threonine 0.172mg 0.393mg Cranberry beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.412mg Cranberry beans
Leucine 1.006mg 0.746mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.641mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.162mg 0.14mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.505mg Cranberry beans
Valine 0.337mg 0.489mg Cranberry beans
Histidine 0.172mg 0.26mg Cranberry beans
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.119g Cranberry beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.04g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.199g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cornmeal Cranberry beans
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
22%
Cranberry beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
38%
Cranberry beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.