Cornmeal vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cornmeal and malt
- Cornmeal has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, malt is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily iron needs 52% more than malt.
- Malt has 23 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 209µg of folate, while malt has 9µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1976.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +920.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1818.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2222.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +609.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +627.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.21mg | 52% |
| Folate | 209µg | 9µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.054mg | 41% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.259mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 11.2g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.184mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 85kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.046mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 5.4µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.883g | 8% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 3.37g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.037mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.208g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 3.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.354mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.827g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.077mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
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.