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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Quinoa (White / Golden)
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) →

Cornmeal is coarsely ground dried field corn (Zea mays). Per 100g raw, it provides 362 kcal, 76.9g carbohydrates (7.3g fiber), 8.12g protein, and 3.59g fat with a medium glycemic index of 68.

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Quinoa (White / Golden) →

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an Andean pseudograin containing all nine essential amino acids. Per 100g raw, it provides 368 kcal, 64.2g carbohydrates (7.0g fiber), 14.1g complete protein, and 6.07g fat with a low glycemic index of 53.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Quinoa (White / Golden)
Energy / Calories
362 kcal 368 kcal
Carbohydrates
76.9 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber
7.3 g 7.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
69.6 g 57.2 g
Protein
8.12 g 14.1 g
Total Fat
3.59 g 6.07 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
68 (Medium) 53 (Low)
Water Content
10.9 g 13.3 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
4.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Polenta) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)

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