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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.

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% 76% 16% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 74kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Protein 1.58g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.49g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 14.85g 5.79g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 7.29g Corn grits
Cholesterol 14mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 64mg 22mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 6.71mg 1.11mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 2.41g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 0.09mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 15.39g 1.82g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 227mg 409mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.049mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.033mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.055mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.32mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 27µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.978g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.052mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.228mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.031mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.029mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.077mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.048mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

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
37%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.