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Cornmeal vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornmeal and Noodles

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Noodles is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Cornmeal contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Noodles. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B6, while Noodles contains 0.046mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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
5
:
5
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Iron +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +273.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Iron +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +273.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65

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
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.7%
Contains more Folate +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.7%
Contains more Folate +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +505.8%
Equal in Other - 0.5
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
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +505.8%
Equal in Other - 0.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +57.9%
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
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +57.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 23.96g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 4.54g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 79.45g 25.16g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 138kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 4.36mg 1.47mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 76mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 38mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.66mg 0.65mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.174mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 10.5µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 214IU 21IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.289mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.136mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.077mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.046mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 84µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.172mg 0.138mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.19mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.365mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.162mg 0.086mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.22mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.121mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.419g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.552g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.