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Corn grits vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn grits and Clif Bar

  • Corn grits contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin K than Clif Bar.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Clif Bar is 98% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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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 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1425.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4279.6%
~equal in Iron ~6.62mg

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 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +337%
Contains more CholineCholine +1676.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +638.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +831%
Contains more FatsFats +1100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.3%
Contains more OtherOther +290.8%

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
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1249.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1042.4%

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 Clif Bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 74kcal 346kcal Clif Bar
Protein 1.58g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 0.49g 5.88g Clif Bar
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 14.85g 58.04g Clif Bar
Carbs 15.95g 65.44g Clif Bar
Magnesium 6mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 64mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 27mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.71mg 6.62mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 31.62g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 0.09mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 294mg Clif Bar
Sodium 227mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg Clif Bar
Manganese 0.049mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 0µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 27µg 118µg Clif Bar
Choline 2.6mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.471g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.182g Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Clif Bar
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
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar 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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/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.