Cornmeal vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cornmeal and White Bread
- Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while White Bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.
- White Bread contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B6, while White Bread contains 0.087mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Cornmeal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
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 | +21300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.2% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +97.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +180.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1329.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +778.9% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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