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Cornmeal vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cornmeal and burrito

  • Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, burrito is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, copper, and manganese.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 42% more.
  • Cornmeal contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than burrito. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while burrito contains 1.87mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of burrito is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.1µg

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.3%
Contains more FatsFats +255.4%
Contains more WaterWater +369.9%
Contains more OtherOther +262.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.48g

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
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Burrito DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 40µg 42%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Iron 4.36mg 2.08mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.29mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg 21%
Sodium 7mg 454mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.87mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Carbs 79.45g 32.92g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.92mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.22g 3.174g 13%
Copper 0.076mg 0.174mg 11%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.4mg 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 45mg 8%
Calories 370kcal 206kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.28mg 8%
Fats 1.75g 6.22g 7%
Potassium 142mg 301mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 52mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.184g 4%
Choline 8.6mg 26.8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.14mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 40mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.551g 2%
Selenium 10.5µg 10.1µg 1%
Protein 7.11g 6.48g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Zinc 0.66mg 0.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Burrito
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
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
41%
Burrito

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 - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.954g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals

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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.