Cornmeal vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and dates different?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, dates are richer in fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cornmeal is 48% higher.
- Cornmeal contains 11 times more vitamin B1 than dates. While cornmeal contains 0.551mg of vitamin B1, dates contain only 0.052mg.
- Dates have a lower glycemic index (42) than cornmeal (68).
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Dates, deglet noor are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +327.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +959.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +478.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~75.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +983.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4257.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +58.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3405.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3448.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +11405.9% |
~equal in
Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 19µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.052mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.02mg | 42% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.066mg | 24% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 19.56g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.274mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 8g | 16% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 656mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.206mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 2.45g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.589mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.019g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 282kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.39g | 2% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 75.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.036g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.