Cornmeal vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and chorizo
- Cornmeal has more folate and iron, while chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Chorizo contains 105 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while chorizo contains 2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1024.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4171.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2086.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +668.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4617.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +317.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 14.38g | 64% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 38.27g | 56% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Folate | 209µg | 2µg | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 18.4g | 45% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.59mg | 35% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 24.1g | 34% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.53mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 1.86g | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 3.41mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 21.1µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 3.46g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 1.12mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 96.7mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 150mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 455kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 5.131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.16g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins