Cornmeal vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cornmeal and oats
- Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, oats are richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 206% more than cornmeal.
- Oats have 5 times less vitamin B3 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while oats have 0.961mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Oats.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +453.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +723.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +501.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2725.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +174.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +417% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +462.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +294.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +458.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 4.916mg | 206% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 523mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.626mg | 61% |
| Folate | 209µg | 56µg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 177mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 3.97mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 10.6g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.961mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 1.349mg | 22% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 16.89g | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.139mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.763mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 2.535g | 11% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 6.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.119mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.217g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 2.178g | 4% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 4.72mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 66.27g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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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154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.997g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)