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Cornmeal vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Oysters

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% higher.
  • Oysters contains 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.551mg of Vitamin B1, while Oysters contains 0.036mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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
2
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Zinc +11809.1%
Contains more Copper +7409.2%
Contains more Manganese +239.7%
Contains more Selenium +276.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 139
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Zinc +11809.1%
Contains more Copper +7409.2%
Contains more Manganese +239.7%
Contains more Selenium +276.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 139

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
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
1
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Carbs +1357.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Water +599.4%
Contains more Other +198%
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Carbs +1357.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Water +599.4%
Contains more Other +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
4
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Starch +8044.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +119.6%
Cornmeal
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +8044.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +119.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 5.45g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 1.75g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 79.45g 5.45g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 102kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 0.9g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 3.9g 0g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 4.36mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 32mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 99mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 142mg 139mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 166mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.076mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.174mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 10.5µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 214IU 88IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.036mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.18mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.85mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.061mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 14µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.172mg 0.046mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 1.006mg 0.716mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.162mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.337mg 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.172mg 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.948g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.