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Cornmeal vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cornmeal and Fish sandwich?

  • Cornmeal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 41% more.
  • Cornmeal has 4 times more Fiber than Fish sandwich. While Cornmeal has 3.9g of Fiber, Fish sandwich has only 1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cornmeal 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.
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +146%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +611.4%
Contains more Water +333.3%
Contains more Other +317.6%
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 Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +611.4%
Contains more Water +333.3%
Contains more Other +317.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +565.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +565.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Fructose +764.7%
Contains more Maltose +357.9%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Fructose +764.7%
Contains more Maltose +357.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 25.69g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 1.75g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 79.45g 26.69g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 257kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 1.61g 3.53g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 1g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 4.36mg 1.5mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 142mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 7mg 602mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.49mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 10.5µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 214IU 87IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.21mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.14mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.15mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 46µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
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
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.949g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.729g)
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.
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. 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.