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Cornmeal vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cornmeal and taco

  • Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, taco has more vitamin B12, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cornmeal is 48% higher.
  • Taco has 11 times less vitamin B1 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.551mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than taco.

Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more IronIron +266.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1002%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +272.1%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +625.7%
Contains more WaterWater +410%
Contains more OtherOther +207.8%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1031%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.4%

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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +395.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +180%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +76.5%
~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 Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Taco DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 19µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.05mg 42%
Iron 4.36mg 1.19mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.06mg 25%
Starch 73.3g 14.78g 24%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.65mg 21%
Carbs 79.45g 19.85g 20%
Saturated fat 0.22g 4.384g 19%
Fats 1.75g 12.7g 17%
Sodium 7mg 397mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.042g 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Phosphorus 99mg 178mg 11%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.75mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 4.411g 10%
Calcium 3mg 89mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.09mg 7%
Calories 370kcal 226kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 5%
Protein 7.11g 8.86g 4%
Choline 8.6mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.6mg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.249mg 3%
Selenium 10.5µg 9.2µg 2%
Potassium 142mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 75.55g 15.95g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 1.61g 0.9g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 3.9g 0%
Copper 0.076mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.164g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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