Cornmeal vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cornmeal and wheat gluten
- Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, wheat gluten has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat gluten is 53% higher.
Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +278.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +476.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +957.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 7.11g | 75.16g | 136% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 39.7µg | 53% |
| Folate | 209µg | 0µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 260mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 13.79g | 22% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 142mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 5.2mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 370kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.81g | 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
42%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
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)