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Cornmeal vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cornmeal and beef broiled

  • Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and fiber; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of beef broiled is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +856.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1097.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more FolateFolate +2222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +858.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.378mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.7%
Contains more FatsFats +780.6%
Contains more WaterWater +418.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1609.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.66mg 6.31mg 51%
Folate 209µg 9µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.046mg 42%
Protein 7.11g 25.93g 38%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Carbs 79.45g 0g 26%
Saturated fat 0.22g 5.895g 26%
Iron 4.36mg 2.6mg 22%
Fats 1.75g 15.41g 21%
Selenium 10.5µg 21.5µg 20%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.176mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 6.668g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.382mg 15%
Phosphorus 99mg 198mg 14%
Choline 8.6mg 82.4mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.658mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.012mg 7%
Calories 370kcal 250kcal 6%
Potassium 142mg 318mg 5%
Sodium 7mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 5.378mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 18mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.484g 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 3µg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.61g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.604mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.