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

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What are the main differences between Corn chips and Corn grits?

  • Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Zinc, yet Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% higher.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1285.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +579.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +459.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +290.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6708.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.9%
Contains more WaterWater +7490.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11176.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8506.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 StarchStarch +233.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +170%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Corn grits
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corn chips Corn grits Opinion
Calories 538kcal 74kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 1.58g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 0.49g Corn chips
Net carbs 52.9g 14.85g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 15.95g Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 6mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 64mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 27mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.27g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 4g 1.1g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.09mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 15.39g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 14mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.01mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.049mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.052mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.028mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.088g Corn grits
Choline 12.1mg 2.6mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.081g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.191g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.011mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg 0.052mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.058mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg 0.228mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.031mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg 0.029mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.087mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg 0.077mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg 0.048mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Corn grits
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Corn chips
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.