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Corn grits vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn grits and Fruit roll ups

  • Corn grits has less Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Fruit roll ups' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 133% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C.

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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 less Sodium -28.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 18%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1480%
Contains more Water +696.3%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Contains more Other +31.6%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +1480%
Contains more Water +696.3%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Contains more Other +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2028.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.093 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2028.4%

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 Fruit roll ups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Fruit roll ups Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Protein 1.58g 0.1g Corn grits
Fats 0.49g 3.5g Fruit roll ups
Carbs 15.95g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Calories 74kcal 373kcal Fruit roll ups
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 38.7g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg Corn grits
Sodium 227mg 317mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 3.2µg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin C 0mg 120mg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin B1 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Corn grits
Folate 27µg Corn grits
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
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.99g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.724g Fruit roll ups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.093g Corn grits

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Corn grits Fruit roll ups
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Corn grits
33%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.