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Corn grits vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 69% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese lemon chicken has 0.053mg.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.

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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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +871.4%
Contains more Potassium +496.3%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +81.6%
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 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +871.4%
Contains more Potassium +496.3%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +81.6%

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 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.9%
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 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Protein +651.3%
Contains more Fats +2665.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Other +68.4%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Protein +651.3%
Contains more Fats +2665.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Other +68.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3086.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3086.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +49.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4950%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +49.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4950%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 lemon chicken
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 Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 1.58g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 0.49g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 15.95g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 74kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 15.39g 10.27g Corn grits
Fructose 0g 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 0.1g 8.18g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 40mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 1.22mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 14mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 27mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 227mg 252mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.51mg Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.053mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.07mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 27µg 9µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.052mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.228mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.031mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.029mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.077mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.048mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.068g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.033g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Chinese lemon chicken
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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

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

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