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Corn cake vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn cake and Corn grits

  • Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Corn grits has more Iron.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 77% more.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1021.4%
Contains more Potassium +481.5%
Contains more Zinc +2122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3604.1%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Iron +379.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1021.4%
Contains more Potassium +481.5%
Contains more Zinc +2122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3604.1%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Iron +379.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%

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 B1 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Folate +42.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +412.7%
Contains more Fats +389.8%
Contains more Carbs +422.9%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Contains more Water +1665.7%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 +412.7%
Contains more Fats +389.8%
Contains more Carbs +422.9%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Contains more Water +1665.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +838.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +838.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn cake 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 14.85g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 1.58g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 0.49g Corn cake
Carbs 83.4g 15.95g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 74kcal Corn cake
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 23.47g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.4mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 114mg 6mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 14mg Corn cake
Potassium 157mg 27mg Corn cake
Sodium 488mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 2mg 0.09mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.049mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.143mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.672mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.052mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.028mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg 27µg Corn grits
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.011mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg 0.052mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.058mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.228mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg 0.031mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg 0.029mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.087mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg 0.077mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg 0.048mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 0.081g Corn cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 0.191g Corn cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake 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
23%
Corn cake
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
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 - 0.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.