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Corn grits vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Fettuccine

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Folate, however, Fettuccine is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 76% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 5 times less Folate than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 27µg of Folate, while Fettuccine contains 6µg.
  • Corn grits has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +1018.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~6mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.8mg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.4%
Contains more FatsFats +451%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~75.2g

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1011.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Fettuccine Opinion
Calories 74kcal 99kcal Fettuccine
Protein 1.58g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 0.49g 2.7g Fettuccine
Net carbs 14.85g 12g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 14g Corn grits
Cholesterol 14mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 6mg
Calcium 64mg 28mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 168mg Fettuccine
Iron 6.71mg 0.6mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 1.3g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2g Fettuccine
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg Fettuccine
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 25mg Fettuccine
Sodium 227mg 166mg Fettuccine
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.09mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.07mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 27µg 6µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.9g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.4g Fettuccine
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 Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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.