Corn grits vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Corn grits and Corn nuts
- Corn grits has more Iron, however, Corn nuts has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 63% higher.
- Corn grits is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.
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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.
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Calcium
+276.5%
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Iron
+294.7%
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Sodium
-62.2%
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Magnesium
+1716.7%
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Phosphorus
+1921.4%
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Potassium
+959.3%
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Zinc
+1988.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+893.9%
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Calcium
+276.5%
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Iron
+294.7%
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Sodium
-62.2%
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Magnesium
+1716.7%
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Phosphorus
+1921.4%
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Potassium
+959.3%
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Zinc
+1988.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+893.9%
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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Vitamin B3
+10.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+144.8%
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Vitamin B5
+619.2%
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Vitamin B6
+567.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507
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Vitamin B3
+10.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+144.8%
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Vitamin B5
+619.2%
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Vitamin B6
+567.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+4976.3%
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Protein
+469.6%
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Fats
+2818.4%
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Carbs
+349.5%
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+347.4%
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
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Water
+4976.3%
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Protein
+469.6%
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Fats
+2818.4%
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Carbs
+349.5%
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+347.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8986.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1585.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.22 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8986.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1585.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 63.3g |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 9g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 14.3g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 71.7g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 436kcal |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 8.4g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 1.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 109mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 283mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 286mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 600mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.88mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.136mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin A | 338IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.374mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.187mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 2.58g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 7.36g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 3.22g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.504g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.