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Cornmeal vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cornmeal and sockeye salmon different?

  • Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, and vitamin B1, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 30 times more folate than sockeye salmon. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while sockeye salmon contains 7µg.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than sockeye salmon (0).

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more IronIron +738.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2885.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1209.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.4%
Contains more FatsFats +218.3%
Contains more WaterWater +502.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +377.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Folate 209µg 7µg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.827mg 50%
Iron 4.36mg 0.52mg 48%
Selenium 10.5µg 35.5µg 45%
Protein 7.11g 26.48g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.157mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 10.123mg 32%
Starch 73.3g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 99mg 305mg 29%
Carbs 79.45g 0g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.274mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 8.6mg 112.6mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Calories 370kcal 156kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.246mg 10%
Potassium 142mg 436mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.013mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.99mg 6%
Fats 1.75g 5.57g 6%
Vitamin A 11µg 58µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1.864g 4%
Sodium 7mg 92mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.969g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 1.327g 3%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 36mg 1%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 0g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.076mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.711mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $11.6)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.