Cornmeal vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and yolk?
- Cornmeal is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
- Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
- Cornmeal has 207 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. While cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, yolk has only 0.024mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- The glycemic index of yolk is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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 | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9437.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2113.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1416.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +367.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2909.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +407.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +871.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +211.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +142.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +171.4% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1085mg | 362% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 820.2mg | 148% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 56µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.95µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 2.99mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 9.551g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 390mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 381µg | 41% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 26.54g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.176mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.024mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 11.738g | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 3.59g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 4.204g | 23% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.73mg | 20% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 15.86g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Folate | 209µg | 146µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.58mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.3mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 129mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.528mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 322kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.331g)
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.