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Corn grits vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn grits and chinese cuisine?

  • Corn grits is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for iron is 70% higher.
  • Corn grits has 4 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. Corn grits has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Corn grits contains less sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index than corn grits.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more IronIron +504.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1226.9%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.1%
Contains more FatsFats +981.6%
Contains more OtherOther +98.7%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1402.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1015.2%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +745.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1070%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Iron 6.71mg 1.11mg 70%
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.13g 13%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.5mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Protein 1.58g 7.08g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.033mg 9%
Phosphorus 14mg 76mg 9%
Sodium 227mg 409mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.443mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Fats 0.49g 5.3g 7%
Choline 2.6mg 34.5mg 6%
Starch 15.39g 1.82g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.055mg 6%
Folate 27µg 45µg 5%
Potassium 27mg 204mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 22mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.978g 4%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.147mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 1.217g 3%
Carbs 15.95g 7.29g 3%
Calories 74kcal 105kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.32mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.1g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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