Cornmeal vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and chili pepper
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium, while chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 21 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of selenium, while chili pepper contains 0.5µg.
- Chili pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +665.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +344.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.7% |
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +801.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.6% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 143.7mg | 160% |
| Folate | 209µg | 23µg | 47% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.03mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.072mg | 40% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.506mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 8.81g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.244mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.086mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.5µg | 18% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 40kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14µg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 1.87g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 322mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.239g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.024g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.201mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 10.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.041mg | 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
42%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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