Cornmeal vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and lime
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and manganese, while lime has more vitamin C.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 50% higher.
- Lime contains 26 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of selenium, while lime contains 0.4µg.
- Lime has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lime is 32, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Limes, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +626.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1736.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1810% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2384% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +323.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2512.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +915.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +775% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +653.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +689.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1952.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1405.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 8µg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.6mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.03mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 29.1mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.2mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.02mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 10.54g | 23% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.4µg | 18% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 30kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 0.7g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.043mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.008mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.055g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.022g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)