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 for 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.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +306.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +894.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2274.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4229.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +474.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +722.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14996.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +551.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +6881% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +142.9% |
| 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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 0.174mg | 172% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 0.39g | 146% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 1.75g | 114% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.076mg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 0.22g | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.551mg | 54% |
| Folate | 11µg | 209µg | 50% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 73.3g | 30% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 32mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 79.45g | 22% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 3.9g | 19% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 370kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.382mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 4.968mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 10.5µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 99mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 4.36mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 0.828g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 7.11g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.17g | 0% |
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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 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?
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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.