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Cornmeal vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cornmeal and chocolate ice cream

  • Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and fiber; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 48% more.
  • Cornmeal contains 22 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream contains 0.226mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +368.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2098.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +972.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.6%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.7%
Contains more FatsFats +528.6%
Contains more WaterWater +398.2%
Contains more OtherOther +154.9%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +723.1%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 16µg 48%
Iron 4.36mg 0.93mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.042mg 42%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Saturated fat 0.22g 6.8g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.226mg 30%
Carbs 79.45g 28.2g 17%
Selenium 10.5µg 2.5µg 15%
Fats 1.75g 11g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.194mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin A 11µg 118µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Calcium 3mg 109mg 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.055mg 10%
Calories 370kcal 216kcal 8%
Protein 7.11g 3.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 3.21g 7%
Copper 0.076mg 0.135mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.554mg 6%
Choline 8.6mg 22.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.41g 3%
Sodium 7mg 76mg 3%
Potassium 142mg 249mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Phosphorus 99mg 107mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 27g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
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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Cornmeal Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.

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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.