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Golden Grahams Cereal vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Golden Grahams Cereal and Corn grits different?

  • Golden Grahams Cereal is higher than Corn grits in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 122% more than Corn grits.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal contains 134 times more Zinc than Corn grits. Golden Grahams Cereal contains 12.1mg of Zinc, while Corn grits contains 0.09mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt types were used 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 +404.7%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +821.4%
Contains more Potassium +663%
Contains more Zinc +13344.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3671.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 97% 544% 19% 56% 19% 101% 330% 69% 242% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +404.7%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +821.4%
Contains more Potassium +663%
Contains more Zinc +13344.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3671.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%

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 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5660.7%
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 97% 13% 96% 65% 300% 324% 302% 21% 373% 243% 600% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5660.7%
Contains more Folate +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Fats +553.1%
Contains more Carbs +433.5%
Contains more Other +452.6%
Contains more Water +3591.8%
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Fats +553.1%
Contains more Carbs +433.5%
Contains more Other +452.6%
Contains more Water +3591.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1875.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +423.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
13% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1875.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +423.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Golden Grahams Cereal Corn grits
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Golden Grahams Cereal Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 79.5g 14.85g Golden Grahams Cereal
Protein 5.3g 1.58g Golden Grahams Cereal
Fats 3.2g 0.49g Golden Grahams Cereal
Carbs 85.1g 15.95g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calories 374kcal 74kcal Golden Grahams Cereal
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 35g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 5.6g 1.1g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calcium 323mg 64mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Iron 14.5mg 6.71mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Phosphorus 129mg 14mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Potassium 206mg 27mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Sodium 772mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 12.1mg 0.09mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Copper 0.206mg 0mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Manganese 1.848mg 0.049mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Selenium 5.6µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin A 1613IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 472µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.01mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 129IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 3.2µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.2mg 0.143mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.135mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 1.672mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.052mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.613mg 0.028mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Folate 323µg 27µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B12 4.8µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Golden Grahams Cereal
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 0.4g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g 0.081g Golden Grahams Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.191g Golden Grahams Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Golden Grahams Cereal Corn grits
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
203%
Golden Grahams Cereal
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
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 - 0.324g)
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.