Cornmeal vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and dulce de Leche?
- Cornmeal is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, and selenium, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, choline, and phosphorus.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 52% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Dulce de Leche types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2464.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.9% |
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 | +3343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2265.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1037.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +936% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.17mg | 52% |
| Folate | 209µg | 11µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.016mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.21mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 251mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 4.534g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 89.1mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 2.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 193mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.016mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.835mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 7.35g | 9% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 55.35g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.004mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 74µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 2.143g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.375g | 3% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.405mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 6.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.364g | N/A |
| 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 | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.1% |
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Protein
~6.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +449.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
73.3 g
Sucrose:
0.68 g
Glucose:
0.56 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.19 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6042.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +203.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +88.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
