Cornmeal vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Cereal
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese in Cereal is higher than in Cornmeal.
- Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 478% more than Cornmeal.
- Cornmeal contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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.
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+35.2%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+681.2%
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Zinc
+1051.5%
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Copper
+80.3%
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Manganese
+354%
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+35.2%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+681.2%
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Zinc
+1051.5%
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Copper
+80.3%
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Manganese
+354%
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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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin A
+1204.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1041.2%
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Vitamin B2
+913.1%
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Vitamin B3
+496.2%
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Vitamin B6
+3189%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin A
+1204.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1041.2%
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Vitamin B2
+913.1%
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Vitamin B3
+496.2%
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Vitamin B6
+3189%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.3%
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Fats
+62%
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Water
+195.8%
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Other
+337.3%
Equal in Carbs - 86.85
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Protein
+17.3%
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Fats
+62%
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Water
+195.8%
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+337.3%
Equal in Carbs - 86.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+91.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.9%
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+91.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+107.4%
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Maltose
+111.1%
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Sucrose
+1332.4%
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Fructose
+52.9%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+107.4%
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Maltose
+111.1%
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Sucrose
+1332.4%
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Fructose
+52.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 85.45g |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 1.08g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 86.85g |
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| Calories | 370kcal | 378kcal |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 34.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 795mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 7.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.137mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 5.986mg |
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| Folate | 209µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.162mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.354g |
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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%
393%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal 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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