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Sardine vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Cornmeal

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin D, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Cornmeal.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
3
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +12633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +401.9%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +12633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +401.9%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
6
:
5
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +1990%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.968
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +1990%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.968
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
4
:
1
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Protein +246.3%
Contains more Fats +554.3%
Contains more Water +433.2%
Contains more Other +747.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +246.3%
Contains more Fats +554.3%
Contains more Water +433.2%
Contains more Other +747.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Cornmeal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 0g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 24.62g 7.11g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.75g Sardine
Carbs 0g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 208kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 0g 1.61g Sardine
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 382mg 3mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 39mg 32mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 99mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 142mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 1.31mg 0.66mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.076mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 52.7µg 10.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 11µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.12mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.968mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.24mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 10µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.038mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.172mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.242mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.006mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.105mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.162mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.366mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.337mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.172mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.39g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.828g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cornmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
131%
Sardine
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.