Cornmeal vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cornmeal and tomatillos?
- Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet tomatillos are richer in manganese and vitamin C.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6645% higher.
- Cornmeal has 30 times more folate than tomatillos. Cornmeal has 209µg of folate, while tomatillos have 7µg.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Tomatillos, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +603.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87831% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1152.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +991.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2885.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +640.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1260.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +719.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
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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| 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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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 153mg | 6645% |
| Folate | 209µg | 7µg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.62mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.044mg | 42% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.035mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 5.84g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.85mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.5µg | 18% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 32kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 0.96g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.056mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 39mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 10.1µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 268mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.417g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.139g | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
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.