Rye vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rye and corn raw different?
- Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 than corn raw.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 105% higher.
- Rye contains 23 times more selenium than corn raw. While rye contains 13.9µg of selenium, corn raw contains only 0.6µg.
- Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than corn raw (52).
Rye grain and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +197.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +405.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +579.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1481% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2216.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +305.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +617.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +25.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2043.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1663.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.163mg | 105% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 2g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 89mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.054mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.52mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 0.6µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.46mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 18.7g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 37mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 1.77mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.055mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.717mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 3.27g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.155mg | 13% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 86kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 270mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 0.487g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.325g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.432g | 1% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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 is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)