Cornmeal vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and glutinous rice?
- Cornmeal is richer than glutinous rice in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, fiber, selenium, and magnesium.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 53% more.
- Cornmeal has 209 times more folate than glutinous rice. While cornmeal has 209µg of folate, glutinous rice has only 1µg.
- The glycemic index of cornmeal is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked 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 | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3014.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1137.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| 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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2655% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2838.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1613.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +309.5% |
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:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +821.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +628.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.4% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +457.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.14mg | 53% |
| Folate | 209µg | 1µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.02mg | 44% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.29mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.013mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 21.09g | 19% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 97kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1g | 12% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 2.02g | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.069g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.19g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 20.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.047mg | 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
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)