Cornmeal vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and oregano different?
- Oregano has more vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and potassium than cornmeal.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 518% higher.
- Oregano has a lower glycemic index (5) than cornmeal (68).
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +743.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +787.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +744% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +732.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2767.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +283.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +473.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1443.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +239.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +564.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 621.7µg | 518% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 36.8mg | 406% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 4.99mg | 209% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 1597mg | 159% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 42.5g | 154% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 18.26mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 1.044mg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.633mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 270mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 1260mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.177mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.69mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.921mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.528mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 85µg | 8% |
| Folate | 209µg | 237µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 148mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.551g | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 9g | 4% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 68.92g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 32.3mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 4.28g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 1.369g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 4.64mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.716g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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
42%
208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)