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Cornmeal vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cornmeal and Oatmeal

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Fiber, however, Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 41% more than Oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal contains 2 times less Fiber than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 3.9g of Fiber, while Oatmeal contains 1.7g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62

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 E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +580.8%
Contains more Water +651.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +580.8%
Contains more Water +651.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +606.8%
Contains more Sucrose +134.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Starch +606.8%
Contains more Sucrose +134.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 9.97g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 2.37g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 1.36g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 11.67g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 68kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 10.37g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 4.36mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 77mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 61mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 49mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.62mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.066mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.26mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.215mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 3.025mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 209µg 44µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.083mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.2mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.04mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.13mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.151mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.057mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.226g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.426g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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