Cornmeal vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and croissant
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while croissant has more selenium and vitamin B5.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
- Croissant contains 2 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while croissant contains 88µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Croissants, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1772.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +351.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1316.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Folate | 209µg | 88µg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 21g | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.03mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 22.7µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 206µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 2.188mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.388mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.861mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.241mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 45.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.058mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 1.094g | 2% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 406kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 8.2g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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 glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.439g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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