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

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What are the main differences between corn grits and corn grits?

    We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~6mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~64mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~27mg
    ~equal in Iron ~6.71mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~14mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~227mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.049mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.052mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.028mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~27µg
    ~equal in Choline ~2.6mg

    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
    16% 81%
    Protein: 1.58 g
    Fats: 0.49 g
    Carbs: 15.95 g
    Water: 81.22 g
    Other: 0.76 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.58g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.49g
    ~equal in Carbs ~15.95g
    ~equal in Water ~81.22g
    ~equal in Other ~0.76g

    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
    22% 23% 55%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.076g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.081g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.191g

    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: 15.39 g
    Sucrose: 0.1 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    ~equal in Starch ~15.39g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.1g
    ~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 grits
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Corn grits Corn grits Opinion
    Calories 74kcal 74kcal
    Protein 1.58g 1.58g
    Fats 0.49g 0.49g
    Net carbs 14.85g 14.85g
    Carbs 15.95g 15.95g
    Magnesium 6mg 6mg
    Calcium 64mg 64mg
    Potassium 27mg 27mg
    Iron 6.71mg 6.71mg
    Sugar 0.1g 0.1g
    Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
    Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg
    Starch 15.39g 15.39g
    Phosphorus 14mg 14mg
    Sodium 227mg 227mg
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Manganese 0.049mg 0.049mg
    Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.143mg
    Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.135mg
    Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.672mg
    Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.052mg
    Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.028mg
    Folate 27µg 27µg
    Choline 2.6mg 2.6mg
    Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.076g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.081g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.191g
    Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.011mg
    Threonine 0.052mg 0.052mg
    Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.058mg
    Leucine 0.228mg 0.228mg
    Lysine 0.031mg 0.031mg
    Methionine 0.029mg 0.029mg
    Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.087mg
    Valine 0.077mg 0.077mg
    Histidine 0.048mg 0.048mg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Corn grits Corn grits
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    10%
    Corn grits
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    32%
    Corn grits
    32%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.1 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (227 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.076 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (80)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.