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Cornmeal vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cornmeal and omelette

  • Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, omelette is richer in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% more.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +194.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +435.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2779.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.386mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Choline 8.6mg 247.6mg 43%
Folate 209µg 39µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.034mg 43%
Iron 4.36mg 1.48mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.064mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Selenium 10.5µg 25.8µg 28%
Carbs 79.45g 0.64g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.289mg 21%
Vitamin A 11µg 172µg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Fats 1.75g 11.66g 15%
Saturated fat 0.22g 3.319g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 2.712g 13%
Calories 370kcal 154kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 4.843g 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 167mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.29mg 8%
Protein 7.11g 10.57g 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.024mg 7%
Sodium 7mg 155mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 48mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.09mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.143mg 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.063mg 1%
Potassium 142mg 117mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 0.31g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.386mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.26mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12314.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +566.3%
Contains more WaterWater +580.9%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1141.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +80.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.