Cornmeal vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cornmeal and Biscuit different?
- Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Selenium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 37% more than Biscuit.
- Cornmeal contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
- Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat.
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.
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Iron
+50.3%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Calcium
+7733.3%
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Phosphorus
+65.7%
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Manganese
+117.2%
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Selenium
+85.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Iron
+50.3%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Calcium
+7733.3%
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Phosphorus
+65.7%
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Manganese
+117.2%
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Selenium
+85.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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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Vitamin A
+161%
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Vitamin B1
+54.8%
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Vitamin B2
+23.2%
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Vitamin B3
+68.5%
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Vitamin B6
+420%
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Folate
+242.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+18.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+161%
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Vitamin B1
+54.8%
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Vitamin B2
+23.2%
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Vitamin B3
+68.5%
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Vitamin B6
+420%
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Folate
+242.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+18.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+78.1%
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Fats
+831.4%
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Water
+158.5%
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+527.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
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+78.1%
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+831.4%
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+158.5%
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+527.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1676.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+402.8%
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Saturated Fat
-94.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1676.9%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 43.1g |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 7g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 16.3g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 44.6g |
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| Calories | 370kcal | 353kcal |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 235mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 580mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 4.163g |
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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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
55%
Comparison summary
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 Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.