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Cornmeal vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Brazil nut

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3466% more than Cornmeal.
  • Brazil nut has 17 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 +79.4%
Contains more Calcium +5233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.3%
Contains more Potassium +364.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +515.2%
Contains more Copper +2193.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.9%
Contains more Selenium +18157.1%
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Calcium +5233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.3%
Contains more Potassium +364.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +515.2%
Contains more Copper +2193.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.9%
Contains more Selenium +18157.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +991.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +991.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +576.7%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +3734.3%
Contains more Other +570.6%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +576.7%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +3734.3%
Contains more Other +570.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6022.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2846.7%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6022.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2846.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +29220%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +242.6%
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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +29220%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +242.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 4.24g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 1.75g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 79.45g 11.74g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 73.3g 0.25g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 2.33g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 3mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 4.36mg 2.43mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 99mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 142mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 7mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.66mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.076mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.174mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 10.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.035mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.295mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.184mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.101mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 22µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.172mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.006mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.105mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.162mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.337mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.22g 16.134g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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