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Cornmeal vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Tomato

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Tomato has more Vitamin C.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
7
:
3
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Iron +1514.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +1514.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%

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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
6
:
4
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
1
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Protein +708%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +1942.4%
Contains more Water +745.4%
Equal in Other - 0.51
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Tomato
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +708%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +1942.4%
Contains more Water +745.4%
Equal in Other - 0.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
1
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Tomato
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +123.2%
Contains more Fructose +705.9%
Cornmeal
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
Tomato
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +123.2%
Contains more Fructose +705.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 2.69g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 0.88g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.2g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 3.89g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 18kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 0g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 1.61g 2.63g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 10mg Tomato
Iron 4.36mg 0.27mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 11mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 24mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 7mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.66mg 0.17mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.059mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.114mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.037mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.019mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.594mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.089mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.08mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 15µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.006mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg 0.027mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.018mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.025mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.027mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.006mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.027mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.018mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.014mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.031g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.083g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.