Cornmeal vs. Kidney beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cornmeal and kidney beans
- Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium; however, kidney beans is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 33% more than kidney beans.
- Kidney beans has 10 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 10.5µg of selenium, while kidney beans has 1.1µg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of kidney beans is 22.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beans, kidney, all types, 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 IronIron | +96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +854.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.1% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +558.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +759.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +254.7% |
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:
8.67 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
22.8 g
Water:
66.94 g
Other:
1.09 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +498.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.7% |
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
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.278 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.16mg | 33% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.22mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.578mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.058mg | 25% |
| Folate | 209µg | 130µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 22.8g | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 1.1µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.216mg | 16% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 127kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6.4g | 10% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 405mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.4µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.278g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 30.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 8.67g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 16.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.32g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)