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Corn grits vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn grits and caesar salad

  • Corn grits has more iron; however, caesar salad is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, copper, zinc, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 55% more than caesar salad.
  • Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more IronIron +186.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555.1%

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% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +759.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +747.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1846.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.5%
Contains more OtherOther +186.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2838.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +64.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Caesar salad
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 grits Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 57%
Iron 6.71mg 2.34mg 55%
Phosphorus 14mg 231mg 31%
Protein 1.58g 13.39g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.377mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.076g 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Calcium 64mg 233mg 17%
Fats 0.49g 9.54g 14%
Copper 0mg 0.126mg 14%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.61mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.297mg 12%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.321mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.237mg 10%
Sodium 227mg 454mg 10%
Calories 74kcal 265kcal 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.447mg 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.461g 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 2.38g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 28mg 5%
Carbs 15.95g 31.5g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Starch 15.39g 25.29g 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.61mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 170mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 4.02g N/A
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Caesar salad
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
10%
Corn grits
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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