Cornmeal vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and chickpea flour (besan) different?
- Cornmeal is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3; however, chickpea flour (besan) is richer in copper, manganese, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chickpea flour (besan) is 93% higher.
- Cornmeal contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than chickpea flour (besan). While cornmeal contains 0.382mg of vitamin B2, chickpea flour (besan) contains only 0.106mg.
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Chickpea flour (besan) 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 less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +418.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +495.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +819.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
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:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +282.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +452.9% |
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Water
~10.28g
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
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +285.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.912mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.6mg | 62% |
| Folate | 209µg | 437µg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 166mg | 32% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 22.39g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 318mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 10.8g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.492mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 846mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.106mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.762mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 2.983g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 6.69g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.606mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 57.82g | 7% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 4.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.486mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 8.3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 45mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 1.504g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.693g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 47.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 10.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.