Cornmeal vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cornmeal and pita
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, pita is higher in manganese, copper, and calcium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily folate needs 46% more than pita.
- Pita contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of vitamin B6, while pita contains 0.034mg.
- Cornmeal has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +435.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +770.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +187.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +271.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 24µg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.4mg | 37% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.267mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.097mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 2.142mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.481mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 55.7g | 8% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 275kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 9.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.397mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.535g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 142mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.105g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (68)
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.