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Cornmeal vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cornmeal and roe different?

  • Cornmeal is higher in iron, folate, and vitamin B1; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Cornmeal contains 6 times more iron than roe. While cornmeal contains 4.36mg of iron, roe contains only 0.77mg.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index (27) than cornmeal (68).

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +466.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +392.4%

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.
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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4038%
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.5%
Contains more FatsFats +370.3%
Contains more WaterWater +424.4%
Contains more OtherOther +409.8%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +445.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 10.5µg 51.7µg 75%
Phosphorus 99mg 515mg 59%
Iron 4.36mg 0.77mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.949mg 44%
Protein 7.11g 28.62g 43%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Folate 209µg 92µg 29%
Carbs 79.45g 1.92g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.277mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.154mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.404g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.192mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Fats 1.75g 8.23g 10%
Vitamin A 11µg 91µg 9%
Calories 370kcal 204kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.22g 1.866g 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.013mg 7%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.28mg 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.128mg 6%
Sodium 7mg 117mg 5%
Potassium 142mg 283mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.129g 4%
Calcium 3mg 28mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.185mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.778mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Roe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cornmeal
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $98.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.