Corn grain vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Corn grain and Corn grits
- Corn grain has more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Corn grits are richer in Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 346% more than Corn grain.
- Corn grits have 5 times less Magnesium than Corn grain. Corn grain has 127mg of Magnesium, while Corn grits have 27mg.
- Corn grain contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn grain, yellow and Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +370.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +301.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5871.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1021% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +836.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
9.93 g
Fats:
1.73 g
Carbs:
75.39 g
Water:
7.37 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +174% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.93g
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Carbs
~75.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +212.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 340kcal |
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| Protein | 9.42g | 9.93g |
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| Fats | 4.74g | 1.73g |
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| Net carbs | 66.96g | 70.29g |
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| Carbs | 74.26g | 75.39g |
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| Magnesium | 127mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 418mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 30.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 7.3g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.314mg |
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| Zinc | 2.21mg | 0.55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 1523mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.485mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.78mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 8.37mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 178µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.667g | 0.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.251g | 0.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg |
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| Leucine | 1.155mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.197mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.477mg |
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| Histidine | 0.287mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.