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Corn grits vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn grits and Granola

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Granola has more Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 312% more.
  • Corn grits has 2 times more Iron than Granola. Corn grits has 6.71mg of Iron, while Granola has 3.7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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 Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1528.6%
Contains more Potassium +696.3%
Contains more Zinc +8455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1528.6%
Contains more Potassium +696.3%
Contains more Zinc +8455.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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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Granola
Contains more Vitamin E +24200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14471.4%
Contains more Folate +2922.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +24200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14471.4%
Contains more Folate +2922.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2220.6%
Contains more Protein +450.6%
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Contains more Carbs +407.2%
Contains more Other +57.9%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +2220.6%
Contains more Protein +450.6%
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Contains more Carbs +407.2%
Contains more Other +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2986.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.7%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2986.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Granola Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 73.9g Granola
Protein 1.58g 8.7g Granola
Fats 0.49g 5.7g Granola
Carbs 15.95g 80.9g Granola
Calories 74kcal 389kcal Granola
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 28.3g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 7g Granola
Calcium 64mg 33mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 3.7mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 14mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 27mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 227mg 257mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 27µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Granola
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 1.39g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.6g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Granola
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
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.314g)
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

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.