Cornmeal vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cornmeal and shiitake
- Cornmeal has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Cornmeal covers your daily iron needs 49% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 37 times less vitamin B1 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.551mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake has 0.015mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +963.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1507.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1070.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +702.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +325% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 13µg | 49% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.41mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.015mg | 45% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 1.5mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 6.79g | 24% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 34kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.217mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 2.24g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.293mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 5.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 3.877mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 142mg | 304mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.49g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.