Cornmeal vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cornmeal and yogurt different?
- Cornmeal is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and manganese, while yogurt is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need for iron, 54% more than yogurt.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than yogurt (19).
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat types were used in this article.
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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 | +190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +347.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2295.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2288.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2885.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2106.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +661.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +635.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.07mg | 54% |
| Folate | 209µg | 7µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.023mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.75µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.208mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 3.6g | 25% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 59kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 110mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.278mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.017mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.009mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 10.19g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.012g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.331mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 9.7µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.053g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 15.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 142mg | 141mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.117g | 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 | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins