Cornmeal vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and chard raw different?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 692% higher.
- Cornmeal contains 15 times more folate than chard raw. While cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, chard raw contains only 14µg.
- Chard raw has a lower glycemic index (32) than cornmeal (68).
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Chard, swiss, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +142.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.3% |
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 | +1277.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2681.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1475% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +775% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2024.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +728.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1082.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 830µg | 692% |
| Folate | 209µg | 14µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.04mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 30mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 306µg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.8mg | 32% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.4mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 3.74g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19kcal | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.9µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.89mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 1.8g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 213mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.366mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 46mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 379mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.07g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
185%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw 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.