Cornmeal vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and biscuits different?
- Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber, while biscuits are higher in calcium and selenium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need for folate, 37% more than biscuits.
- Cornmeal contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
- Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than biscuits (44).
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +420% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +831.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +527.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1676.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 61µg | 37% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 235mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 16.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.356mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19.5µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 6.93g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 2.949mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 44.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.035mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 164mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.378mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.