Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cornmeal vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between cornmeal and powdered milk

  • Cornmeal has more iron and folate; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Powdered milk has 9 times less iron than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.36mg of iron, while powdered milk has 0.47mg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

Infographic

Cornmeal vs Powdered milk infographic
Infographic link

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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +827.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +836.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669%
Contains more FolateFolate +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +846.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1265.1%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more WaterWater +352.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1426.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1092.2%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1931.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 99mg 776mg 97%
Calcium 3mg 912mg 91%
Saturated fat 0.22g 16.742g 75%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 1.205mg 63%
Iron 4.36mg 0.47mg 49%
Folate 209µg 37µg 43%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 2.271mg 41%
Protein 7.11g 26.32g 38%
Fats 1.75g 26.71g 38%
Potassium 142mg 1330mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin A 11µg 258µg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.646mg 27%
Zinc 0.66mg 3.34mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.283mg 22%
Choline 8.6mg 117.4mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 7.924g 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 7mg 371mg 16%
Carbs 79.45g 38.42g 14%
Magnesium 32mg 85mg 13%
Selenium 10.5µg 16.3µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.302mg 9%
Calories 370kcal 496kcal 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.665g 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 38.42g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.