Cornmeal vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and hot chocolate?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 51% more.
- Cornmeal has 37 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. While cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, hot chocolate has only 0.133mg.
- The glycemic index of hot chocolate is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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 | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +938.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1312.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3635.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4080% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.4% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +639.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +637.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +885.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +73.6% |
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:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1600% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1800% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +635.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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| Lower in price |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 5µg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.42mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.039mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.133mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 10.74g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.182mg | 15% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 77kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 2.7µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1g | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 3.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.084g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 51µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.677g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 2.34g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 15.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.01g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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