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Cornmeal vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cornmeal and Pilaf

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Pilaf has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pilaf is 56% higher.
  • Pilaf has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, while Pilaf has 0.087mg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Iron +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.603
Equal in Folate - 212
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.603
Equal in Folate - 212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Other +656.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Other +656.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.373
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.373

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Sucrose +126.7%
Contains more Glucose +460%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +494.7%
Equal in Starch - 71.23
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +126.7%
Contains more Glucose +460%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +494.7%
Equal in Starch - 71.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 75.11g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 1.75g 1.37g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 76.31g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 359kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 71.23g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 4.36mg 2.44mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 99mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 142mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 7mg 1303mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.076mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.174mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 10.5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 214IU 14IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 4µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.04mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.087mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 209µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.172mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 1.006mg 0.523mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.162mg 0.145mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.32mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.172mg 0.15mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.307g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.373g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.377g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.