Corn raw vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn raw and Cornmeal different?
- Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C, however, Cornmeal is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cornmeal is 48% higher.
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +738.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +594.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +397.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +580.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +324.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.39g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +512.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1041.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1186% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 86kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 7.11g |
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| Fats | 1.35g | 1.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.7g | 75.55g |
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| Carbs | 18.7g | 79.45g |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 4.36mg |
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| Sugar | 6.26g | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.66mg |
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| Starch | 5.7g | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 187IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.551mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 4.968mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 209µg |
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| Choline | 23mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.325g | 0.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432g | 0.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.828g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs 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
18%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.