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Cornmeal vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Cornmeal in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +915.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2268.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1020.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +404.8%

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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +29208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +639%
Contains more CholineCholine +540.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.355mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~227µg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.3%
Contains more WaterWater +136.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2840.6%
Contains more OtherOther +494.1%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4650.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2694.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +267.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Sunflower seed Opinion
Calories 370kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 7.11g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 1.75g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Net carbs 75.55g 11.4g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 20g Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 3mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 142mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Iron 4.36mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 1.61g 2.62g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Copper 0.076mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.66mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 7mg 9mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 50IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.174mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 10.5µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.355mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 209µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Choline 8.6mg 55.1mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.22g 4.455g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.172mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.006mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.105mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.162mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.337mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.172mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Sunflower seed
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
146%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.