Cornmeal vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and provolone?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% more.
- Cornmeal has 32 times more vitamin B3 than provolone. While cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, provolone has only 0.156mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- The glycemic index of provolone is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cheese, provolone types in this article.
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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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +738.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1640% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +389.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +401% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3084.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +149.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1990% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3612.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1421.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +266.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +823.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1795.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.769g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 17.078g | 77% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 756mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.46µg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 496mg | 57% |
| Folate | 209µg | 10µg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.52mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.019mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 876mg | 38% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 26.62g | 38% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 25.58g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.156mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 2.14g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 236µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 3.23mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 7.393g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 14.5µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.476mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 351kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Potassium | 142mg | 138mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.769g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 1.115mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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