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Powdered milk vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and cornmeal

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, cornmeal has more iron and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +836.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%
Contains more IronIron +827.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +846.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669%
Contains more FolateFolate +464.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 ProteinProtein +270.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1426.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1092.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more WaterWater +352.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1931.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powdered milk Cornmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Cornmeal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 99mg 97%
Calcium 912mg 3mg 91%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.22g 75%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.382mg 63%
Iron 0.47mg 4.36mg 49%
Folate 37µg 209µg 43%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.24mg 41%
Protein 26.32g 7.11g 38%
Fats 26.71g 1.75g 38%
Potassium 1330mg 142mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin A 258µg 11µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 4.968mg 27%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.66mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.551mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 8.6mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.39g 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Sodium 371mg 7mg 16%
Carbs 38.42g 79.45g 14%
Magnesium 85mg 32mg 13%
Selenium 16.3µg 10.5µg 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.182mg 9%
Calories 496kcal 370kcal 6%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.174mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.828g 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 1.61g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Cornmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
93%
Powdered milk
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.