Macadamia vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Cornmeal

Macadamia has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 172% more than Cornmeal.
Macadamia contains 55 times more Saturated Fat than Cornmeal. While Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Cornmeal contains only 0.22g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Calcium +2733.3%

Contains more Magnesium +306.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%

Contains more Potassium +159.2%

Contains less Sodium -28.6%

Contains more Zinc +97%

Contains more Copper +894.7%

Contains more Manganese +2274.1%

Contains more Iron +18.2%

Contains more Selenium +191.7%

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Calcium +2733.3%

Contains more Magnesium +306.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%

Contains more Potassium +159.2%

Contains less Sodium -28.6%

Contains more Zinc +97%

Contains more Copper +894.7%

Contains more Manganese +2274.1%

Contains more Iron +18.2%

Contains more Selenium +191.7%

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.

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Vitamin E +350%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%

Contains more Folate +1800%

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Vitamin E +350%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%

Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Protein +11.3%

Contains more Fats +4229.7%

Contains more Other +123.5%

Contains more Carbs +474.9%

Contains more Water +722.1%

Macadamia

Protein: 7.91 g

Fats: 75.77 g

Carbs: 13.82 g

Water: 1.36 g

Other: 1.14 g

Cornmeal

Protein: 7.11 g

Fats: 1.75 g

Carbs: 79.45 g

Water: 11.18 g

Other: 0.51 g

Contains more Protein +11.3%

Contains more Fats +4229.7%

Contains more Other +123.5%

Contains more Carbs +474.9%

Contains more Water +722.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14996.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Macadamia

Saturated Fat: 12.061 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g

Cornmeal

Saturated Fat: 0.22 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14996.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Macadamia

Cornmeal

Contains more Sucrose +551.5%

Contains more Starch +6881%

Contains more Glucose +700%

Contains more Fructose +142.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Macadamia

Starch: 1.05 g

Sucrose: 4.43 g

Glucose: 0.07 g

Fructose: 0.07 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Cornmeal

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 +551.5%

Contains more Starch +6881%

Contains more Glucose +700%

Contains more Fructose +142.9%

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.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	5.22g	75.55g
Protein	7.91g	7.11g
Fats	75.77g	1.75g
Carbs	13.82g	79.45g
Calories	718kcal	370kcal
Starch	1.05g	73.3g
Fructose	0.07g	0.17g
Sugar	4.57g	1.61g
Fiber	8.6g	3.9g
Calcium	85mg	3mg
Iron	3.69mg	4.36mg
Magnesium	130mg	32mg
Phosphorus	188mg	99mg
Potassium	368mg	142mg
Sodium	5mg	7mg
Zinc	1.3mg	0.66mg
Copper	0.756mg	0.076mg
Manganese	4.131mg	0.174mg
Selenium	3.6µg	10.5µg
Vitamin A	0IU	214IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	11µg
Vitamin E	0.54mg	0.12mg
Vitamin C	1.2mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.195mg	0.551mg
Vitamin B2	0.162mg	0.382mg
Vitamin B3	2.473mg	4.968mg
Vitamin B5	0.758mg	0.24mg
Vitamin B6	0.275mg	0.182mg
Folate	11µg	209µg
Tryptophan	0.067mg	0.038mg
Threonine	0.37mg	0.172mg
Isoleucine	0.314mg	0.242mg
Leucine	0.602mg	1.006mg
Lysine	0.018mg	0.105mg
Methionine	0.023mg	0.162mg
Phenylalanine	0.665mg	0.366mg
Valine	0.363mg	0.337mg
Histidine	0.195mg	0.172mg
Saturated Fat	12.061g	0.22g
Monounsaturated Fat	58.877g	0.39g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.502g	0.828g

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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

43%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

122%

37%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.841g)

Which food is cheaper?

Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Macadamia vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Macadamia and Cornmeal

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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