Crouton vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crouton and cornmeal
- Crouton has more selenium, manganese, copper, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 49% higher.
- Cornmeal has 100 times less sodium than crouton. Crouton has 698mg of sodium, while cornmeal has 7mg.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +187.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
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 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +277.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.3% |
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Carbs
~79.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +684.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 10.5µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 7mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Folate | 132µg | 209µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 7.11g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.076mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.382mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 1.75g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.39g | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.551mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.22g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 4.36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.968mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.828g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 370kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 79.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)