Cast Iron Cookware

Here are the comparisons between Aluminum Cookware and Stainless Steel Cookware of their advantages and disadvantage.

Advantages of Aluminum Cookware

It is a very good conductor of heat which is essential for cooking.

It has a cost advantage attached to it.

Advantages of Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless steel is extremely durable.

With chromium and nickel added to stainless steel, it has the capacity to resist scratches and even dents.

It doesn't react to any type of food cooked in it.

Disadvantages of Aluminum Cookware

Aluminum cookware can react with acidic and even alkaline components.

Aluminum particles can enter into food (contaminate) with acidic components. Hence, items like tomato soups should not be cooked in an aluminum cookware.

Disadvantages of Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless steel actually is not a good conductor of heat (other metals are added to tackle this problem) and lacks the capacity to equally distribute heat.

Stainless steel cookware is often cored with a layer of cooper or even aluminum between its layers at the bottom side.

This cookware can get discolored if used against high heat.

Salty environment can cause it to pit after prolonged exposure.