Cornmeal vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and kimchi:
- Both cornmeal and kimchi are high in iron.
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin.
- Cornmeal is a great source of protein.
- Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornmeal is high in calories and kimchi has 96% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for kimchi, 24:52:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 52% |
| Fat | 14% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 97% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cornmeal are made of 85% starch, 13% dietary fiber and 2% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 488% more dietary fiber than kimchi - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornmeal and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cornmeal is a great source of protein and it has 795% more protein than kimchi - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and kimchi contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 217 times more Vitamin K than cornmeal - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin. Both cornmeal and kimchi contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cornmeal | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 450% more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Both cornmeal and kimchi are high in iron. Cornmeal has 20% more iron than kimchi - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Cornmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 113% more potassium than kimchi - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cornmeal per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cornmeal has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 2.325 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornmeal or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornmeal is high in calories and kimchi has 100% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does cornmeal or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cornmeal are made of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does cornmeal or kimchi contain more iron?
Both cornmeal and kimchi are high in iron. Cornmeal has 20% more iron than kimchi - cornmeal has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
Does cornmeal or kimchi contain more potassium?
Cornmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than kimchi - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.