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Cornmeal vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cornmeal and fish sandwiches?

  • Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 41% more.
  • Cornmeal has 4 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While cornmeal has 3.9g of fiber, fish sandwiches have only 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in cornmeal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more IronIron +190.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +236%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 46µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 6.257g 36%
Iron 4.36mg 1.5mg 36%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.21mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 7mg 602mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.14mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.15mg 18%
Carbs 79.45g 26.69g 18%
Fats 1.75g 12.45g 16%
Selenium 10.5µg 18µg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.07mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.22g 1.949g 8%
Protein 7.11g 10.29g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.595g 6%
Calories 370kcal 257kcal 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.264mg 4%
Choline 8.6mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.37mg 3%
Fructose 0.17g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 206mg 2%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.49mg 2%
Phosphorus 99mg 116mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 3.53g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +611.4%
Contains more WaterWater +333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +317.6%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +565.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +114.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +764.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +357.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.