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Chinese cuisine vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Corn grits?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Corn grits is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
7
:
3
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +504.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +504.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
9
:
3
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Vitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
3
:
2
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Protein +348.1%
Contains more Fats +981.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Equal in Water - 81.22
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Corn grits
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 +348.1%
Contains more Fats +981.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
2
:
1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1402.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1015.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1402.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1015.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
3
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1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Sucrose +1070%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +745.6%
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Corn grits
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1070%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +745.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cuisine Corn grits
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 14.85g Corn grits
Protein 7.08g 1.58g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.49g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 15.95g Corn grits
Calories 105kcal 74kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 15.39g Corn grits
Fructose 0.55g 0g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.11mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 27mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 1.5mg 0.09mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.01mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.052mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.028mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 27µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.011mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.052mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.058mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.228mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.031mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.029mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.087mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.077mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.048mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.058g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.076g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.081g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.191g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. 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.