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Cornmeal vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cornmeal and bockwurst different?

  • Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, and vitamin B1, while bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 59% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 12 times more folate than bockwurst. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while bockwurst contains 17µg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than bockwurst (28).

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +279.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.171mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.3µg

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1129.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +439.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2593.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1378.3%
Contains more WaterWater +387.2%
Contains more OtherOther +425.5%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3268.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +5500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 153mg 55%
Folate 209µg 17µg 48%
Saturated fat 0.22g 10.256g 46%
Iron 4.36mg 1.15mg 40%
Fats 1.75g 25.87g 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Sodium 7mg 756mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 13.138g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 0g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.193mg 30%
Carbs 79.45g 2.95g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.378mg 15%
Protein 7.11g 14.03g 14%
Zinc 0.66mg 2.07mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.891mg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.233mg 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 169mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 2.328g 10%
Choline 8.6mg 46.4mg 7%
Potassium 142mg 270mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 5.616mg 4%
Calories 370kcal 301kcal 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.38mg 2%
Selenium 10.5µg 11.3µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin A 11µg 15µg 0%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.171mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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