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Cornmeal vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cornmeal and Turmeric

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 853% more than Cornmeal.
  • Turmeric contains 10 times less Folate than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, while Turmeric contains 20µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
2
:
8
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +1161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +1364.8%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +11279.3%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +1161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +1364.8%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +11279.3%

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
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Folate +945%
Contains more Vitamin E +3591.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
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%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Folate +945%
Contains more Vitamin E +3591.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +1288.2%
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
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +1288.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
2
:
1
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.756
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.756

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +250%
Contains more Fructose +164.7%
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
Turmeric
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +250%
Contains more Fructose +164.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 44.44g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 1.75g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 79.45g 67.14g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 312kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 1.61g 3.21g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 3mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 4.36mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 32mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 99mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 142mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 7mg 27mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.076mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.174mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 10.5µg 6.2µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.058mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.15mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.35mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.107mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 20µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.172mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 1.006mg 0.81mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.162mg 0.14mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.337mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.172mg 0.15mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.838g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.756g Cornmeal
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.