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Minestrone vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Minestrone and Cornmeal

  • Cornmeal has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Minestrone.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% more.
  • Minestrone contains 36 times more Sodium than Cornmeal. Minestrone contains 254mg of Sodium, while Cornmeal contains 7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +1047.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Equal in Potassium - 142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +1047.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Equal in Potassium - 142

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +1293.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 A +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +1293.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +716.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Protein +301.7%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +1604.9%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 Water +716.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Protein +301.7%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +1604.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.22
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 1.77g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 1.04g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 4.66g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 34kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 14mg 3mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 3mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 23mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 130mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 254mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.31mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.051mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.152mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 970IU 214IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 11µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 15µg 209µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.043mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.098mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.076mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.018mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.074mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.03mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.