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Cornmeal vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Ginger different?

  • Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Ginger is higher in Copper, and Potassium.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 50% more than Ginger.
  • Cornmeal contains 22 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. Cornmeal contains 0.551mg of Vitamin B1, while Ginger contains 0.025mg.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Ginger root, raw types were 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 Iron +626.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +192.3%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Iron +626.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +192.3%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%

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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +290.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Water +605.6%
Contains more Other +51%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +290.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Water +605.6%
Contains more Other +51%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.203
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.203

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Ginger
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 15.77g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 1.82g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 17.77g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 80kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 1.7g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 4.36mg 0.6mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 99mg 34mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 7mg 13mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.34mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.174mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 10.5µg 0.7µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.025mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.034mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.75mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.203mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.16mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.012mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.036mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.051mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.074mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.057mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.013mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.045mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.073mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.03mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.154g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.154g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
46%
Cornmeal
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.