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Cornmeal vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Brussels sprout

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 148% more than Cornmeal.
  • Brussels sprout has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Brussels sprout has 0.745mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +556.3%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +556.3%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Folate +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Folate +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +787.7%
Contains more Water +669.2%
Contains more Other +168.6%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +787.7%
Contains more Water +669.2%
Contains more Other +168.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18378.3%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18378.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +44.6%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +44.6%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 5.15g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 3.38g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.3g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 8.95g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 43kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.61g 2.2g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 4.36mg 1.4mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 69mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 7mg 25mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.42mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 10.5µg 1.6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.139mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.09mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.745mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 209µg 61µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.037mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.132mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.152mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.162mg 0.032mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.098mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.155mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.023g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

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

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