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Corn grits vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn grits and orange chicken

  • Corn grits has more iron; however, orange chicken has more vitamin K, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, and zinc.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for iron is 72% more.
  • Corn grits is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more IronIron +613.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +674.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1155.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.6%

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.
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 3% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2442.3%

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +815.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2487.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +159.2%

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% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4188.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3086.4%

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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +46.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12200%
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 Orange chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Orange chicken DV% diff.
Iron 6.71mg 0.94mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 6.086g 39%
Selenium 17.1µg 31%
Protein 1.58g 14.46g 26%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.4µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1mg 19%
Fats 0.49g 12.68g 19%
Phosphorus 14mg 130mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.23mg 16%
Sodium 227mg 553mg 14%
Choline 2.6mg 66.1mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.59mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.076g 2.422g 11%
Calories 74kcal 262kcal 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.13mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.043mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 3.474g 8%
Vitamin A 75µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.07mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 209mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 14mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.042mg 5%
Folate 27µg 10µg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.087mg 2%
Carbs 15.95g 22.46g 2%
Starch 15.39g 10.5g 2%
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 21.66g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Orange chicken
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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.346g)
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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