Cornmeal vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cornmeal and black gram?
- Cornmeal is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet black gram is richer in manganese, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
- Cornmeal has 5 times more vitamin B2 than black gram. Cornmeal has 0.382mg of vitamin B2, while black gram has 0.075mg.
- Black gram has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +149.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +320% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +231.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +244.2% |
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:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +548.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.54g
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.359 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1244.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.15mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.75mg | 33% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Folate | 209µg | 94µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.075mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 18.34g | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 2.5µg | 15% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 105kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.058mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.412mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6.4g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 156mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 29.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.433mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.359g | 3% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.55g | 2% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 7.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 11.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 2.01g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.211mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
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.