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Sugar substitute vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sugar substitute and cornmeal

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium, while cornmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, and manganese.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% higher.
  • Cornmeal contains 82 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while cornmeal contains 7mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +29200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.1%
Contains more IronIron +2625%
Contains more CopperCopper +985.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.9%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1113.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 OtherOther +690.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
~equal in Carbs ~79.45g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 GlucoseGlucose +94.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1447.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +1982.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Sugar substitute Cornmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cornmeal DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 3mg 88%
Iron 0.16mg 4.36mg 53%
Folate 209µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.551mg 45%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 31%
Starch 3.52g 73.3g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.382mg 28%
Sodium 572mg 7mg 25%
Selenium 10.5µg 19%
Phosphorus 8mg 99mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.182mg 13%
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g 13%
Protein 2.06g 7.11g 10%
Copper 0.007mg 0.076mg 8%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.174mg 7%
Magnesium 6mg 32mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.66mg 6%
Potassium 39mg 142mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.75g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.24mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Carbs 84.77g 79.45g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 1%
Calories 347kcal 370kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 1.61g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.