Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched and couscous
- Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is richer than couscous in phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is 86% higher.
- Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched contains 270 times more sodium than couscous. Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched contains 1348mg of sodium, while couscous contains 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +512.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1144.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2731.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 | +976.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +364.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +664.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1453.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
1.72 g
Carbs:
74.79 g
Water:
10.17 g
Other:
4.91 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +975% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +222.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1788.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.234 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.739 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1054.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 623mg | 22mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1348mg | 5mg | 58% |
| Folate | 233µg | 15µg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 0.38mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.678mg | 0.063mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 350mg | 8mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.027mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.051mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 1.4g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.566mg | 0.983mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 74.79g | 23.22g | 17% |
| Calories | 355kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 3.79g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.064g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.72g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.022g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.234g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.69g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
47%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.