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Cornmeal vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Tuna salad

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292.4%

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +744.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +429.1%
Contains more WaterWater +464.9%
Contains more OtherOther +317.6%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +640.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 370kcal 187kcal Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 1.75g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 75.55g 9.41g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 9.41g Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 17mg Tuna salad
Potassium 142mg 178mg Tuna salad
Iron 4.36mg 1mg Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Tuna salad
Fiber 3.9g 0g Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.66mg 0.56mg Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 7mg 402mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 97IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.04mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.031mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.081mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Folate 209µg 8µg Cornmeal
Choline 8.6mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.544g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.172mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.006mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.105mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.162mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.337mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.172mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.