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Corn vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn and Rye

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Rye is higher than in Corn.
  • Rye covers your daily Manganese needs 105% more than Corn.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Rye grain.

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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.
Corn
1
:
9
Rye
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +484.4%
Contains more Magnesium +323.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains more Zinc +327.4%
Contains more Copper +649%
Contains more Manganese +1443.1%
Contains more Selenium +6850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +484.4%
Contains more Magnesium +323.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains more Zinc +327.4%
Contains more Copper +649%
Contains more Manganese +1443.1%
Contains more Selenium +6850%

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.
Corn
2
:
8
Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +2290.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +2290.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
1
:
4
Rye
Contains more Water +592.5%
Contains more Protein +203.2%
Contains more Carbs +261.6%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.63
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +592.5%
Contains more Protein +203.2%
Contains more Carbs +261.6%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
1
:
1
Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
5
:
0
Rye
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.9%
Contains more Glucose +425%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.9%
Contains more Glucose +425%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Rye Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 60.76g Rye
Protein 3.41g 10.34g Rye
Fats 1.5g 1.63g Rye
Carbs 20.98g 75.86g Rye
Calories 96kcal 338kcal Rye
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g 0.11g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 2.4g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 3mg 24mg Rye
Iron 0.45mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 26mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 77mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 218mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 1mg 2mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.049mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 0.167mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 0.2µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 263IU 11IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 23µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.133mg 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.358mg 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.141mg 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.069mg 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.191mg 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.091mg 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.197g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.208g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Rye
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
17%
Corn
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.197 g)

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.