Cornmeal vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cornmeal and french beans
- Cornmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, french beans is higher in fiber, manganese, potassium, and calcium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily iron needs 41% more than french beans.
- French beans contains 9 times less vitamin B3 than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while french beans contains 0.546mg.
- The glycemic index of cornmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +303.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +775% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +516.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +495.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.7% |
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Protein
~7.05g
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
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.08mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.13mg | 35% |
| Folate | 209µg | 75µg | 34% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.546mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.062mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 9.4g | 22% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 24.02g | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 1.2µg | 17% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 129kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.382mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 370mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.105mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.453g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.76g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.052g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 7.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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 is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.