Corn grits vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Cornmeal
- Corn grits has more Iron, however, Cornmeal is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Copper.
- Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 46% more than Corn grits.
- Cornmeal contains 32 times less Sodium than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 227mg of Sodium, while Cornmeal contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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.
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Calcium
+2033.3%
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Iron
+53.9%
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Magnesium
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+607.1%
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Potassium
+425.9%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+633.3%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+255.1%
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Calcium
+2033.3%
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Iron
+53.9%
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Magnesium
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+607.1%
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Potassium
+425.9%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+633.3%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+255.1%
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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Vitamin E
+1100%
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Vitamin B1
+285.3%
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Vitamin B2
+183%
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Vitamin B3
+197.1%
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Vitamin B5
+361.5%
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Vitamin B6
+550%
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Folate
+674.1%
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Vitamin E
+1100%
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Vitamin B1
+285.3%
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Vitamin B2
+183%
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Vitamin B3
+197.1%
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Vitamin B5
+361.5%
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Vitamin B6
+550%
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Folate
+674.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+626.5%
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Other
+49%
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Protein
+350%
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Fats
+257.1%
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Carbs
+398.1%
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
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Water
+626.5%
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+49%
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Protein
+350%
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Fats
+257.1%
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Carbs
+398.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+381.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+333.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.828 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+381.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+333.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+376.3%
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Sucrose
+580%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
73.3 g
Sucrose:
0.68 g
Glucose:
0.56 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.19 g
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0 g
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Starch
+376.3%
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+580%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 75.55g |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 7.11g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 1.75g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 79.45g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 370kcal |
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| Starch | 15.39g | 73.3g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 4.36mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 142mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.66mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.551mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 4.968mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.182mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 209µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.172mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.828g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1.4)