Cornmeal vs. Milk
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and milk:
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Cornmeal is a great source of iron and protein.
- Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornmeal is high in calories and milk has 87% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to milk per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for milk, 26:38:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 38% |
| Fat | 14% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and milk has 93% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cornmeal are made of 85% starch, 13% dietary fiber and 2% sugar, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cornmeal and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cornmeal is a great source of protein and it has 198% more protein than milk - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and milk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and cornmeal are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and cornmeal are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than cornmeal - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than cornmeal - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cornmeal and milk contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cornmeal | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.356 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.53 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Cornmeal is a great source of iron and it has 148 times more iron than milk - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cornmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than milk - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cornmeal has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cornmeal has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 2.325 G | 0.066 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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 milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornmeal is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does cornmeal or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cornmeal are made of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cornmeal or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or milk contain more potassium?
Cornmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than milk - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.