Cornmeal vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cornmeal and soy milk
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, soy milk is richer in copper.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 48% more.
- Cornmeal contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than soy milk. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of vitamin B3, while soy milk contains 0.513mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of soy milk is 37.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +581.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +818.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1061.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +174.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1165.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.205g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.401g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 18µg | 48% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.64mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.06mg | 41% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.513mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 6.28g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.069mg | 24% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 54kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 3.27g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.373mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 23.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.223mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.961g | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 3.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.401g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.