Cornmeal vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and saffron different?
- Cornmeal is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3; however, saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1228% higher.
- Cornmeal contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than saffron. While cornmeal contains 0.551mg of vitamin B1, saffron contains only 0.115mg.
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Spices, saffron 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +725% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1114.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16226.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +379.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +454.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +968.6% |
~equal in
Water
~11.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.429g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 28.408mg | 1228% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 11.1mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 1.01mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 264mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 1724mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.115mg | 36% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Folate | 209µg | 93µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.328mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.46mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 252mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 111mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 11.43g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.267mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.586g | 6% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 5.85g | 6% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 65.37g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)