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Corn grits vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Jerky

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Jerky is higher in Zinc, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Choline, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 81% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +2111.1%
Contains more Zinc +8911.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +126.5%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +2111.1%
Contains more Zinc +8911.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +126.5%

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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
0
:
11
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.3%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732
Corn grits
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.3%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Water +247.7%
Contains more Protein +2001.3%
Contains more Fats +5124.5%
Contains more Other +800%
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Water +247.7%
Contains more Protein +2001.3%
Contains more Fats +5124.5%
Contains more Other +800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13856.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.3%
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13856.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.3%

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 Jerky
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 9.2g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.49g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 15.95g 11g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 9g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 5.42mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 14mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 27mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 227mg 2081mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.049mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 27µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Cholesterol 48mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 10.85g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1854mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $4)

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
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.