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Cornmeal vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cornmeal and Rutabagas?

  • Cornmeal is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% more.
  • Cornmeal has 15 times more Selenium than Rutabagas. While Cornmeal has 10.5µg of Selenium, Rutabagas have only 0.7µg.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Rutabagas, raw 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 Iron +890.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +890.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%

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 +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +895.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +895.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +558.3%
Contains more Fats +993.8%
Contains more Carbs +821.7%
Contains more Water +699.9%
Contains more Other +39.2%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +558.3%
Contains more Fats +993.8%
Contains more Carbs +821.7%
Contains more Water +699.9%
Contains more Other +39.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +840.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +840.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18225%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
Contains more Maltose +850%
Contains more Glucose +310.7%
Contains more Fructose +847.1%
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +18225%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
Contains more Maltose +850%
Contains more Glucose +310.7%
Contains more Fructose +847.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 6.32g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 1.08g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.16g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 8.62g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 37kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 0.4g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 1.61g 4.46g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 2.3g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 4.36mg 0.44mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 53mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 7mg 12mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.032mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.131mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 0.7µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 2IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 0mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.09mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.04mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.7mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.16mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.1mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 21µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.025g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.088g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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