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Cornmeal vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cornmeal and chocolate

  • Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, chocolate has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 106% higher.
  • Chocolate has 22 times less vitamin B1 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.551mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +356.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1252.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.5%

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.
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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2104%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1052.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1687.4%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2346.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6701.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.076mg 1.028mg 106%
Saturated fat 0.22g 18.519g 83%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.419mg 54%
Folate 209µg 52%
Iron 4.36mg 8.02mg 46%
Fats 1.75g 31.28g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.025mg 44%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Magnesium 32mg 146mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.725mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.05mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 9.54g 23%
Phosphorus 99mg 206mg 15%
Selenium 10.5µg 3µg 14%
Potassium 142mg 559mg 12%
Fiber 3.9g 7g 12%
Zinc 0.66mg 2.01mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.042mg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Calories 370kcal 546kcal 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Carbs 79.45g 61.17g 6%
Calcium 3mg 56mg 5%
Protein 7.11g 4.88g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 1.092g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.297mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 2µg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.112g 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 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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