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Corn grits vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn grits and Vermicelli?

  • Corn grits is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Zinc, Choline, and Fiber.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 213% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vermicelli is lower.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Vermicelli, made from soy 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 more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +270.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +4611.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +270.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +4611.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1480%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +582.5%
Contains more Carbs +416.1%
Contains more Other +634.2%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +1480%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +582.5%
Contains more Carbs +416.1%
Contains more Other +634.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 1.58g 0.1g Corn grits
Fats 0.49g 0.1g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 74kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 17.44g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 64mg 55mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 1.81mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 20mg Vermicelli
Potassium 27mg 3mg Corn grits
Sodium 227mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.09mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0mg Corn grits
Folate 27µg 0µg Corn grits
Vitamin K 0µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
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
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.013g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.041g Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.