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Cornmeal vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cornmeal and bisque

  • The amount of folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium in cornmeal is higher than in bisque.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily folate needs 51% more than bisque.
  • Bisque has 20 times less vitamin B1 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.551mg of vitamin B1, while bisque has 0.027mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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%
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more IronIron +1221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%

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%
Bisque
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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 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1940.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3383.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Bisque
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10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +727.6%
Contains more WaterWater +679.7%
Contains more OtherOther +152.9%

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
Bisque
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23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.22g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Bisque DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 6µg 51%
Iron 4.36mg 0.33mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.027mg 44%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.465mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.029mg 27%
Carbs 79.45g 9.6g 23%
Selenium 10.5µg 19%
Sodium 7mg 424mg 18%
Calories 370kcal 50kcal 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g 15%
Protein 7.11g 0.92g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.036mg 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 24mg 11%
Magnesium 32mg 4mg 7%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.052mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.45g 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.104mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Fats 1.75g 1.02g 1%
Potassium 142mg 169mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 18µg 1%
Calcium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.22g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0.28g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.051mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.018mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Bisque
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cornmeal
4%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.22 g)

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.