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Cornmeal vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Nachos

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 50% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos have 0.63mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Iron +481.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +481.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.6%
Contains more Folate +1990%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.6%
Contains more Folate +1990%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.6%
Contains more Fats +1128.6%
Contains more Water +234.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.6%
Contains more Fats +1128.6%
Contains more Water +234.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3494.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.7%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3494.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 31.71g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 4.32g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 79.45g 34.91g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 343kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 28.33g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 2.17g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 3.2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 4.36mg 0.75mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 99mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 142mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 7mg 313mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.076mg 0.064mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 10.5µg 8.6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 21IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.123mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.133mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.63mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 209µg 10µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.172mg 0.156mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.187mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.521mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.162mg 0.094mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.229mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.25mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.135mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 2.173g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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