Nachos vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and cornmeal
- Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Cornmeal covers your daily folate needs 50% more than nachos.
- Cornmeal contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +481.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +207% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +688.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1990% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1128.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +234.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3494.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +508.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +158.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +28.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 10µg | 209µg | 50% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 4.36mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.551mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.39g | 34% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 1.75g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.828g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 4.968mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.12mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.382mg | 19% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 73.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 79.45g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 99mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.22g | 9% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 142mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 7.11g | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 10.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 8.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 370kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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