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Corn grits vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn grits and Cocoa Krispies?

  • Cocoa Krispies are richer than Corn grits in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 122% more.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Calcium +98.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +628.6%
Contains more Potassium +629.6%
Contains more Zinc +5455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Calcium +98.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +628.6%
Contains more Potassium +629.6%
Contains more Zinc +5455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +107900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5650%
Contains more Folate +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +107900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5650%
Contains more Folate +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2790.4%
Contains more Protein +191.1%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +451.1%
Contains more Other +161.8%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Water +2790.4%
Contains more Protein +191.1%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +451.1%
Contains more Other +161.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +184.6%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +184.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grits Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 1.58g 4.6g Cocoa Krispies
Fats 0.49g 2.7g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 15.95g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 74kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Starch 15.39g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 0.1g 38.6g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 64mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 6.71mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 6mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 14mg 102mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 27mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 227mg 424mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.049mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.01mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 0mg 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.249mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 27µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.052mg 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.228mg 0.34mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.031mg 0.13mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.029mg 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.23mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.077mg 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.048mg 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.1g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.3g Cocoa Krispies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.1g Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Cocoa Krispies
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Corn grits
243%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.