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Corn grits vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Plantain chips

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 72% more than Plantain chips.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Iron +591.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.1%
Contains more Potassium +2811.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +463.3%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Iron +591.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.1%
Contains more Potassium +2811.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +463.3%

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 B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1542.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1542.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3786.1%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +5938.8%
Contains more Carbs +300.3%
Contains more Other +189.5%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Water +3786.1%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +5938.8%
Contains more Carbs +300.3%
Contains more Other +189.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6853.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6046.1%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6853.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6046.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +230.1%
Contains more Sucrose +820%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +230.1%
Contains more Sucrose +820%

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 1.58g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.49g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 15.95g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 74kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 15.39g 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.1g 0.92g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 64mg 9mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.97mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 14mg 78mg Plantain chips
Potassium 27mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 227mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.09mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Copper 0mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.049mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.01mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.065mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.04mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.802mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 27µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
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
Trans Fat 0.185g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 8.337g Corn grits
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
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 - 8.261g)
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
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.