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Brown rice vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown rice and Cornmeal different?

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cornmeal is 50% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 6 times more Manganese than Cornmeal. While Brown rice contains 0.974mg of Manganese, Cornmeal contains only 0.174mg.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow are the varieties used in this article.

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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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
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 +21.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more IronIron +678.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81%
~equal in Calcium ~3mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
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% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +2222.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +528.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.5%
Contains more FatsFats +80.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.6%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.39g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +195.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +183.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Cornmeal Opinion
Calories 123kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Protein 2.74g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.97g 1.75g Cornmeal
Net carbs 23.98g 75.55g Cornmeal
Carbs 25.58g 79.45g Cornmeal
Magnesium 39mg 32mg Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 86mg 142mg Cornmeal
Iron 0.56mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Sugar 0.24g 1.61g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Cornmeal
Copper 0.106mg 0.076mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.66mg Brown rice
Starch 24.79g 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 103mg 99mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 7mg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.174mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.24mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 209µg Cornmeal
Choline 9.2mg 8.6mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.828g Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.095mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.214mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.099mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.058mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.066mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Fructose 0g 0.17g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
13%
Brown rice
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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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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.
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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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