Prunes vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between prunes and cornmeal
- Prunes have more vitamin K, copper, potassium, and fiber, while cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need for folate, 51% more than prunes.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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 | +28.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +415.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +368.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3400% |
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 AVitamin A | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +980.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +417.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +635.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1235.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4446.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +7223.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1334.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +353.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +216.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 4µg | 209µg | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 4.36mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.551mg | 42% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 73.3g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.076mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 4.968mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 10.5µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 142mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.382mg | 15% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 0.17g | 15% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 3.9g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 7.11g | 10% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 370kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.828g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 79.45g | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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