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Cornmeal vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Jalapeño

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 26 times less Selenium than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of Selenium, while Jalapeño contains 0.4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Peppers, jalapeno, 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 Iron +1644%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +2525%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Iron +1644%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +2525%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.1%
Contains more Folate +674.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.1%
Contains more Folate +674.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +681.3%
Contains more Fats +373%
Contains more Carbs +1122.3%
Contains more Water +720.1%
Equal in Other - 0.53
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +681.3%
Contains more Fats +373%
Contains more Carbs +1122.3%
Contains more Water +720.1%
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +639.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +639.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +164.3%
Contains more Fructose +1447.1%
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
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +164.3%
Contains more Fructose +1447.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Jalapeño
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 3.7g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 0.91g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.37g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 6.5g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 29kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 1.61g 4.12g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 12mg Jalapeño
Iron 4.36mg 0.25mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 26mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 7mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.66mg 0.14mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.046mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.097mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 0.4µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.12mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.04mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.28mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 209µg 27µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.029g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.112g Cornmeal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Jalapeño
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
46%
Cornmeal
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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