Cornmeal vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cornmeal and hamburgers
- Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Cornmeal contains 4 times more fiber than hamburgers. Cornmeal contains 3.9g of fiber, while hamburgers contain 0.9g.
- Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.7% |
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 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +720.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +281.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1309% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +209.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +107.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1094.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +215.8% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.44µg | 60% |
| Folate | 209µg | 56µg | 38% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.217mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 5.096g | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.87mg | 20% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 17.08g | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Fats | 1.75g | 14.36g | 19% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.88mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 24.1g | 18% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 414mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 5.495g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.9g | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.217mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 226mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 2.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 5.365mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
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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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.876g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins