Cornmeal vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and butter cookie?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet butter cookie is higher in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% more.
- Cornmeal has 5 times more vitamin B6 than butter cookie. While cornmeal has 0.182mg of vitamin B6, butter cookie has only 0.036mg.
- The amount of sodium in cornmeal is lower.
- The glycemic index of butter cookie is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +974.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.7% |
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
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1315.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 11.051g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Folate | 209µg | 76µg | 33% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.22mg | 27% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 18.8g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 165µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 5.522g | 13% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 282mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.036mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 3.19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.488mg | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 467kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 68.9g | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 8.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.335mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 6.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.982g | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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