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Corn grits vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn grits and rice

  • Rice contains less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, folate, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium than corn grits.
  • Corn grits' daily need coverage for iron is 365% higher.
  • Rice contains 1523 times less sodium than corn grits. Corn grits contain 1523mg of sodium, while rice contains 1mg.
  • Rice has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice is 60, while the glycemic index of corn grits is 80.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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 19% 125% 19% 1139% 0% 15% 40% 199% 0% 0%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +2431.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 195% 164% 157% 0% 32% 0% 0% 134% 0%
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 75% 7% 6%
Protein: 9.93 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 75.39 g
Water: 7.37 g
Other: 5.58 g
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +269.1%
Contains more FatsFats +517.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1228.6%
Contains more WaterWater +828.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1044.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grits Rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Rice DV% diff.
Iron 30.38mg 1.2mg 365%
Sodium 1523mg 1mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.71mg 0.013mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.78mg 0.163mg 51%
Vitamin B3 8.37mg 1.476mg 43%
Calcium 418mg 10mg 41%
Folate 178µg 58µg 30%
Manganese 0.472mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0.4g 19%
Carbs 75.39g 28.17g 16%
Protein 9.93g 2.69g 14%
Selenium 7.5µg 14%
Calories 340kcal 130kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 8%
Copper 0.069mg 8%
Phosphorus 93mg 43mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.076g 5%
Potassium 210mg 35mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.093mg 4%
Fats 1.73g 0.28g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.4g 0.088g 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.49mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.24g 0.077g 1%
Net carbs 70.29g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 0.38g 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn grits
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Corn grits
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits
Corn grits 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 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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173899/nutrients
  2. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.