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Cornmeal vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Puff pastry

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Puff pastry has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 39% more than Puff pastry.
  • Cornmeal contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Puff pastry. While Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B6, Puff pastry contains only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +21300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +21300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2584.5%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2584.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 44.2g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 1.75g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 79.45g 45.7g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 10mg Puff pastry
Iron 4.36mg 2.6mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 60mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 62mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 253mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.54mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.174mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 10.5µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 214IU 1IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.323mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.258mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 3.8mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.019mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 55µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.172mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 1.006mg 0.514mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.162mg 0.131mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.337mg 0.312mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.158mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 5.502g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.282g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
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 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.