Cornmeal vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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.
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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 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% |
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 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
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)