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Cornmeal vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cornmeal and italian sausage raw different?

  • Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3, while italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than italian sausage raw (28).

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +269.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.568mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12123.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1690.3%
Contains more WaterWater +356.9%
Contains more OtherOther +427.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3576.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.22g 11.27g 50%
Folate 209µg 8µg 50%
Fats 1.75g 31.33g 46%
Iron 4.36mg 1.18mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 14.34g 35%
Sodium 7mg 731mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Selenium 10.5µg 24.8µg 26%
Carbs 79.45g 0.65g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 4.03g 21%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.168mg 16%
Protein 7.11g 14.25g 14%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 3.25mg 11%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.79mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.3mg 9%
Phosphorus 99mg 142mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.51mg 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.058mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Potassium 142mg 253mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 18mg 2%
Calories 370kcal 346kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.568mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.411mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Cornmeal
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.