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Corn grits vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Chinese fried rice

  • Corn grits has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 76% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Chinese fried rice contains 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese fried rice contains 0.015mg.
  • Corn grits has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +916.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +783.7%

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.3%
Contains more FatsFats +504.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%

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% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +701.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.7%

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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +100.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +270%
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 fried rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 74kcal 174kcal Chinese fried rice
Protein 1.58g 4.05g Chinese fried rice
Fats 0.49g 2.96g Chinese fried rice
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 14.85g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 15.95g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Chinese fried rice
Calcium 64mg 12mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 76mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 6.71mg 0.66mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.56g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.09mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 15.39g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 14mg 51mg Chinese fried rice
Sodium 227mg 387mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.13mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.049mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.015mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.026mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.637mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.032mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 27µg 6µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.011g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 5.5mg Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.54g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.649g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.052mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.228mg 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.031mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.029mg 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.077mg 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.048mg 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0g 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Chinese fried rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (80)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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