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Cornmeal vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cornmeal and savoy cabbage?

  • Cornmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus, yet savoy cabbage is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% higher.
  • Cornmeal has 17 times more vitamin B3 than savoy cabbage. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while savoy cabbage has 0.3mg.
  • Savoy cabbage has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cabbage, savoy, raw types in this comparison.

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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 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +990%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
~equal in Manganese ~0.18mg

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 103% 17% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1556%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1202.5%
Contains more WaterWater +714%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%

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
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.049 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1589.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Savoy cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 68.8µg 57%
Iron 4.36mg 0.4mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.07mg 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 31mg 34%
Folate 209µg 80µg 32%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.3mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.03mg 27%
Carbs 79.45g 6.1g 24%
Selenium 10.5µg 0.9µg 17%
Calories 370kcal 27kcal 17%
Protein 7.11g 2g 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 42mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.049g 5%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.27mg 4%
Vitamin A 11µg 50µg 4%
Fiber 3.9g 3.1g 3%
Potassium 142mg 230mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 35mg 3%
Fats 1.75g 0.1g 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.062mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 12.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0.007g 1%
Sodium 7mg 28mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.187mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.19mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.013g 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 3g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 2.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg 0%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.101mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.085mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Savoy cabbage
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
34%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.