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Corn grits vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and Corn chips?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, yet Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% higher.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types in this comparison.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more IronIron +459.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1285.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +579.6%

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +365.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +7490.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6708.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.9%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11176.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8506.3%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +233.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +170%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corn chips Opinion
Calories 74kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 1.58g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 0.49g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 14.85g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 15.95g 56.9g Corn chips
Magnesium 6mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 64mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 27mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 6.71mg 1.2mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.27g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.09mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 15.39g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 14mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 227mg 514mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 0.01mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.049mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.047mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.078mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.842mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 0µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 27µg 8µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.088g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 0.076g 4.331g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.052mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.228mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.031mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.029mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.077mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.048mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
45%
Corn chips

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 - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.