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.
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Iron
+1018.3%
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Phosphorus
+78.6%
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Potassium
+522.2%
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Sodium
-26.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Iron
+1018.3%
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Phosphorus
+78.6%
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Potassium
+522.2%
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Sodium
-26.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
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 B1
+58.9%
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Vitamin B2
+92.9%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin E
+4400%
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Vitamin B6
+78.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.8
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Vitamin B1
+58.9%
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Vitamin B2
+92.9%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin E
+4400%
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Vitamin B6
+78.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+13.9%
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Protein
+292.4%
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Fats
+451%
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Other
+150%
Equal in Water - 75.2
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
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0.76 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Carbs
+13.9%
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Protein
+292.4%
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Fats
+451%
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+150%
Equal in Water - 75.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-91.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1011.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+109.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-91.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1011.1%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 12g |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 2.7g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 14g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 99kcal |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 166mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.4g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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