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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.
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +613.8%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Potassium +674.1%
Contains more Zinc +1155.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +77.6%
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 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +613.8%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Potassium +674.1%
Contains more Zinc +1155.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.6%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +10600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
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 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.6%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +10600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +67.7%
Contains more Protein +815.2%
Contains more Fats +2487.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +159.2%
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 Water +67.7%
Contains more Protein +815.2%
Contains more Fats +2487.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +159.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3086.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3086.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +46.6%
Contains more Sucrose +12200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Starch +46.6%
Contains more Sucrose +12200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 21.66g Orange chicken
Protein 1.58g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 0.49g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 15.95g 22.46g Orange chicken
Calories 74kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 15.39g 10.5g Corn grits
Fructose 0g 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.1g 13.6g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 14mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.94mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 14mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 27mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 227mg 553mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0mg 0.042mg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.043mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 27µg 10µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.052mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.228mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.031mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.029mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.077mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.048mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.422g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Orange 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
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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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