Spinach raw vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spinach raw and cornmeal different?
- Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin E; however, cornmeal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 402% higher.
- Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index (32) than cornmeal (68).
Spinach, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +950% |
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 | +4163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +586.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +717.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2088.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
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 | -71.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.11 g
Fructose:
0.15 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +871.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +409.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +13.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 0µg | 402% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 11µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.551mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.174mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 4.968mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 79.45g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 4.36mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 10.5µg | 17% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 370kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.382mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 142mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 7.11g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.828g | 4% |
| Folate | 194µg | 209µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 8.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 0.17g | 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
137%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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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