Cornmeal vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cornmeal and peanut butter
- Cornmeal has more vitamin B1, iron, and folate; however, peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Peanut butter covers your daily manganese needs 65% more than cornmeal.
- Peanut butter has 4 times less vitamin B1 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.551mg of vitamin B1, while peanut butter has 0.15mg.
- Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +150.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +280.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +856.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +373.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +632.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +256.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +808.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2834.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +466.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6551.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1413.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1959% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +330.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1407.4% |
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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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 12.535g | 78% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 51.36g | 76% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.665mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 25.941g | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 9.1mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 13.112mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 10.325g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.422mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.74mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.15mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 168mg | 32% |
| Folate | 209µg | 87µg | 31% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 22.21g | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 3.56g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.441mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 22.31g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 1.137mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.1µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 558mg | 12% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 598kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.