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

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The main differences between Corn grits and Corn nuts

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Corn nuts has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 63% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.5%
Contains more IronIron +294.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +959.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1921.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +893.9%
~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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +567.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.507mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +4976.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2818.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +349.5%
Contains more OtherOther +347.4%

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% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8986.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1585.9%

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 nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 74kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 1.58g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 0.49g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 14.85g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 15.95g 71.7g Corn nuts
Magnesium 6mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 64mg 17mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 6.71mg 1.7mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.1g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.09mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 227mg 600mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.507mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 27µg 0µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.58g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.22g Corn nuts
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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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.504g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients

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

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