Cornmeal vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cornmeal and chocolate cake
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while chocolate cake has more choline and copper.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need for folate, 46% more than chocolate cake.
- Cornmeal contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate cake. While cornmeal contains 4.968mg of vitamin B3, chocolate cake contains only 1.137mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +170.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +336.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +343.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +674.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1393% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +762.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1448.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 27µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.141mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.61mg | 34% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.137mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.207mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 6.039g | 14% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 2.761g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 53.4g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 5.3g | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 11.9µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 371kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.21g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals