Cornmeal vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cornmeal and lentil
- Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and iron; however, lentil is richer in copper, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
- Cornmeal contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than lentil. Cornmeal contains 0.382mg of vitamin B2, while lentil contains 0.073mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +30.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +368.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +280.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +522.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +509.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +373.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.169mg | 32% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.06mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.073mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 20.13g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.251mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 7.9g | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 2.8µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.494mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 116kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 3.33mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 180mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.638mg | 8% |
| Folate | 209µg | 181µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 369mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.175g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 9.02g | 4% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.053g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.064g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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
42%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.