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Mixed nuts vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Cornmeal different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 92% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 65 times more Vitamin E than Cornmeal. While Mixed nuts contain 7.82mg of Vitamin E , Cornmeal contains only 0.12mg.
  • Cornmeal has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 Calcium +3800%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +409.1%
Contains more Copper +1093.4%
Contains more Manganese +1072.4%
Contains more Selenium +222.9%
Contains more Iron +67%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +409.1%
Contains more Copper +1093.4%
Contains more Manganese +1072.4%
Contains more Selenium +222.9%
Contains more Iron +67%

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 E +6416.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +151.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 +6416.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +151.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.9%
Contains more Fats +2982.9%
Contains more Other +464.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Water +437.5%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +181.9%
Contains more Fats +2982.9%
Contains more Other +464.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Water +437.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7204.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7204.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +510.3%
Contains more Starch +1645.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +510.3%
Contains more Starch +1645.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Mixed nuts Cornmeal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 20.04g 7.11g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 1.75g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 607kcal 370kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0g 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 4.15g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 7g 3.9g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 3mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 229mg 32mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 99mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 142mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 7mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.66mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.076mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.174mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 10.5µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.12mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 4.968mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.24mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.182mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.038mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.172mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.242mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.006mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.105mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.162mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.366mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.337mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.172mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.39g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.828g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
52%
Mixed nuts
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.

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