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Cornmeal vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cornmeal and pineapple cake

  • Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B6, while pineapple cake has more vitamin B1 and calcium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12704% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 8 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while pineapple cake contains 26µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more IronIron +194.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +703.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27667.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more FatsFats +591.4%
Contains more WaterWater +188.9%
Contains more OtherOther +213.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1231.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 153mg 12704%
Folate 209µg 26µg 46%
Iron 4.36mg 1.48mg 36%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.19mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.156mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.282g 16%
Fats 1.75g 12.1g 16%
Sodium 7mg 319mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 5.194g 12%
Fiber 3.9g 0.8g 12%
Saturated fat 0.22g 2.915g 12%
Calcium 3mg 120mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.034mg 11%
Carbs 79.45g 50.5g 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.35mg 8%
Protein 7.11g 3.5g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Vitamin A 11µg 62µg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calories 370kcal 319kcal 3%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.31mg 3%
Selenium 10.5µg 9.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 99mg 82mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.202mg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.087mg 1%
Potassium 142mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cornmeal
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.695g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.