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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 Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Iron +481.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Iron +481.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174

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.
Nachos
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Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.6%
Contains more Folate +1990%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.6%
Contains more Folate +1990%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1128.6%
Contains more Water +234.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.6%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Fats +1128.6%
Contains more Water +234.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3494.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3494.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +28.3%
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.
Nachos Cornmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 4.32g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 21.5g 1.75g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 343kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 28.33g 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0g 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 2.17g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.2g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 63mg 3mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 42mg 32mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 99mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 142mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.86mg 0.66mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.187mg 0.174mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 21IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.12mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.24mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.182mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.038mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.521mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.156mg 0.105mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.25mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.135mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 0.39g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.828g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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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