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Cornmeal vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Kumquat

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Kumquat has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Kumquats, raw.

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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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
7
:
3
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Iron +407%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1966.7%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +25%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +407%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1966.7%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +25%

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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
6
:
3
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.6%
Contains more Folate +1129.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cornmeal
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%
Kumquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.6%
Contains more Folate +1129.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
1
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Protein +278.2%
Contains more Fats +103.5%
Contains more Carbs +399.7%
Contains more Water +623.2%
Equal in Other - 0.51
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +278.2%
Contains more Fats +103.5%
Contains more Carbs +399.7%
Contains more Water +623.2%
Equal in Other - 0.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
1
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 9.4g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 1.88g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.86g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 15.9g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 71kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 9.36g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 3mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 4.36mg 0.86mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 19mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 7mg 10mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.17mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.174mg 0.135mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.037mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.09mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.429mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.208mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.036mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 17µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.154g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.171g Cornmeal

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.