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Corn grits vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn grits and Chinese egg rolls

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Chinese egg rolls has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 66% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +375.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +588.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +588.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2336.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.7%

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
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3648.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2832.5%

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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +420%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 egg rolls
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 egg rolls Opinion
Calories 74kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 1.58g 8.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 0.49g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Net carbs 14.85g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 15.95g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 64mg 40mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 165mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 6.71mg 1.41mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.09mg 0.62mg Chinese egg rolls
Starch 15.39g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 14mg 85mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 227mg 468mg Corn grits
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.077mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B12 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 0µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.103g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 17.9mg Chinese egg rolls
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.116g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.052mg 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.228mg 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.031mg 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.029mg 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.077mg 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.048mg 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Chinese egg rolls
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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls 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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.