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Cocoa Krispies vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cocoa Krispies and Corn grits?

  • Cocoa Krispies are richer than Corn grits in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 122% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 +98.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +628.6%
Contains more Potassium +629.6%
Contains more Zinc +5455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +98.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +628.6%
Contains more Potassium +629.6%
Contains more Zinc +5455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +107900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5650%
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 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
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 +107900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5650%
Contains more Folate +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.1%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +451.1%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Water +2790.4%
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 +191.1%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +451.1%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Water +2790.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +184.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +184.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa Krispies 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 Cocoa Krispies Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 86.5g 14.85g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 1.58g Cocoa Krispies
Fats 2.7g 0.49g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 15.95g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 389kcal 74kcal Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 15.39g Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 64mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 6.71mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 6mg Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 14mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 27mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 5mg 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.049mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.01mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.143mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.135mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 1.672mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.052mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.028mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 323µg 27µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.011mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg 0.052mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.058mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg 0.228mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg 0.031mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.09mg 0.029mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.087mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.24mg 0.077mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg 0.048mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.1g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.081g Cocoa Krispies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.191g Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
243%
Cocoa Krispies
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
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 - 2.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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. 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.