Corn grits vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and oatmeal different?
- Corn grits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, oatmeal is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for corn grits is 305% higher.
- Corn grits contain 31 times more sodium than oatmeal. While corn grits contain 1523mg of sodium, oatmeal contains only 49mg.
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +422.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.93 g
Fats:
1.73 g
Carbs:
75.39 g
Water:
7.37 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +878.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1040.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.226g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.391g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 30.38mg | 5.96mg | 305% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 49mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.78mg | 0.26mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.71mg | 0.215mg | 38% |
| Folate | 178µg | 44µg | 34% |
| Calcium | 418mg | 80mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.37mg | 3.025mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 24% | |
| Carbs | 75.39g | 11.67g | 21% |
| Protein | 9.93g | 2.37g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 14% | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 68kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.426g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.73g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.29g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.24g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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
53%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
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 minerals?
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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.