Cornmeal vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Zucchini different?

Cornmeal is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
Daily need coverage for Iron from Cornmeal is 50% higher.
Cornmeal contains 53 times more Selenium than Zucchini. While Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of Selenium, Zucchini contains only 0.2µg.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw are the varieties 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.

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Iron +1078.4%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%

Contains less Sodium -12.5%

Contains more Zinc +106.3%

Contains more Copper +43.4%

Contains more Selenium +5150%

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Potassium +83.8%

Equal in Manganese - 0.177

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Iron +1078.4%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%

Contains less Sodium -12.5%

Contains more Zinc +106.3%

Contains more Copper +43.4%

Contains more Selenium +5150%

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Potassium +83.8%

Equal in Manganese - 0.177

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

Zucchini

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1124.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1001.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%

Contains more Folate +770.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin A - 200

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1124.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1001.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%

Contains more Folate +770.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin A - 200

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Protein +487.6%

Contains more Fats +446.9%

Contains more Carbs +2454.7%

Contains more Water +747.9%

Contains more Other +11.8%

Cornmeal

Protein: 7.11 g

Fats: 1.75 g

Carbs: 79.45 g

Water: 11.18 g

Other: 0.51 g

Zucchini

Protein: 1.21 g

Fats: 0.32 g

Carbs: 3.11 g

Water: 94.79 g

Other: 0.57 g

Contains more Protein +487.6%

Contains more Fats +446.9%

Contains more Carbs +2454.7%

Contains more Water +747.9%

Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3445.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Cornmeal

Saturated Fat: 0.22 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g

Zucchini

Saturated Fat: 0.084 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3445.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cornmeal

Zucchini

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1260%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +91.1%

Contains more Fructose +711.8%

Cornmeal

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

Zucchini

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.05 g

Glucose: 1.07 g

Fructose: 1.38 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1260%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +91.1%

Contains more Fructose +711.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.55g	2.11g
Protein	7.11g	1.21g
Fats	1.75g	0.32g
Carbs	79.45g	3.11g
Calories	370kcal	17kcal
Starch	73.3g	0g
Fructose	0.17g	1.38g
Sugar	1.61g	2.5g
Fiber	3.9g	1g
Calcium	3mg	16mg
Iron	4.36mg	0.37mg
Magnesium	32mg	18mg
Phosphorus	99mg	38mg
Potassium	142mg	261mg
Sodium	7mg	8mg
Zinc	0.66mg	0.32mg
Copper	0.076mg	0.053mg
Manganese	0.174mg	0.177mg
Selenium	10.5µg	0.2µg
Vitamin A	214IU	200IU
Vitamin A RAE	11µg	10µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.12mg
Vitamin C	0mg	17.9mg
Vitamin B1	0.551mg	0.045mg
Vitamin B2	0.382mg	0.094mg
Vitamin B3	4.968mg	0.451mg
Vitamin B5	0.24mg	0.204mg
Vitamin B6	0.182mg	0.163mg
Folate	209µg	24µg
Vitamin K	0µg	4.3µg
Tryptophan	0.038mg	0.01mg
Threonine	0.172mg	0.029mg
Isoleucine	0.242mg	0.044mg
Leucine	1.006mg	0.071mg
Lysine	0.105mg	0.067mg
Methionine	0.162mg	0.018mg
Phenylalanine	0.366mg	0.043mg
Valine	0.337mg	0.054mg
Histidine	0.172mg	0.026mg
Saturated Fat	0.22g	0.084g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.39g	0.011g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.828g	0.091g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		0.03g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.061g

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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%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

37%

12%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

Which food is cheaper?

Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Cornmeal vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Cornmeal and Zucchini different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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