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Cornmeal vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cornmeal and chocolate chip cookie

  • Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 69% more than cornmeal.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 6 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 209µg of folate, while chocolate chip cookie has 33µg.
  • Cornmeal contains less sodium.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.2µg

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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.259mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1522.9%
Contains more OtherOther +292.2%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2013.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.4%

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 chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.22g 14.071g 63%
Folate 209µg 33µg 44%
Fats 1.75g 28.4g 41%
Copper 0.076mg 0.386mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.184mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 4.541g 25%
Iron 4.36mg 2.48mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.365mg 23%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.663mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 8.241g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.177mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Sodium 7mg 341mg 15%
Vitamin A 11µg 139µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.084mg 8%
Carbs 79.45g 58.2g 7%
Calories 370kcal 488kcal 6%
Magnesium 32mg 55mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 38mg 4%
Protein 7.11g 5.7g 3%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.94mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 221mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Selenium 10.5µg 11.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 75.55g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Phosphorus 99mg 100mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.259mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.123mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.851g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.