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Cornmeal vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Chia seeds different?

  • Cornmeal is richer in Folate, while Chia seeds is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Chia seeds covers your daily need of Fiber 122% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 4 times more Folate than Chia seeds. Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, while Chia seeds contains 49µg.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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.
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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +946.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.6%
Contains more IronIron +77.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1115.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +593.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +768.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1464.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425.7%

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% 13% 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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.6%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1656.6%
Contains more OtherOther +841.2%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +492.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2758.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 370kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 7.11g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 1.75g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 75.55g 7.72g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 42.12g Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 3mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 142mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 4.36mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Sugar 1.61g Chia seeds
Fiber 3.9g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.076mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 0.66mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 7mg 16mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 54IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 0.174mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 10.5µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.17mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 49µg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Cornmeal
Choline 8.6mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 3.33g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.172mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.006mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.105mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.162mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.337mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.172mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.