Corn grits vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Corn grits and Cream of Rice
- Cream of Rice contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Folate than Corn grits.
- Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
- Cream of Rice contains 64 times less Calcium than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 64mg of Calcium, while Cream of Rice contains 1mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~87.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +161.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +607.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 11.5g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 3.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.04g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.16mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.039mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.027mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.015mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.073mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.026mg |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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