White Bread vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between White Bread and Cornmeal
- White Bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.
- Cornmeal contains 70 times less Sodium than White Bread. White Bread contains 490mg of Sodium, while Cornmeal contains 7mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 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 GlucoseGlucose | +180.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1329.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +778.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +97.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 8.85g | 7.11g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 1.75g |
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| Net carbs | 46.72g | 75.55g |
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| Carbs | 49.42g | 79.45g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 144mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 4.36mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.66mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 490mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.551mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 4.968mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 209µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g | 0g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.698g | 0.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.599g | 0.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.828g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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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
33%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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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