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Corn grits vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Cheese popcorn

  • Corn grits has more Iron, while Cheese popcorn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 56% more than Cheese popcorn.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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 Iron +199.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.6%
Contains more Potassium +866.7%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1355.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +199.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.6%
Contains more Potassium +866.7%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1355.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +38100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +739.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +38100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +739.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Contains more Protein +488.6%
Contains more Fats +6675.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.5%
Contains more Other +347.4%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Contains more Protein +488.6%
Contains more Fats +6675.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.5%
Contains more Other +347.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11875.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7947.1%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11875.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7947.1%

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 Cheese popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 1.58g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 0.49g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 15.95g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 74kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.79g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 64mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 6.71mg 2.24mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 14mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 27mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 227mg 889mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.049mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.124mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.453mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 27µg 11µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.052mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.228mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.031mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.029mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.077mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.048mg 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 6.41g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Corn grits
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn 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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.