Corn grits vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and granola bars different?
- Corn grits is richer in iron, while granola bars are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Granola bars cover your daily need for manganese, 75% more than corn grits.
- Corn grits contains 2 times more iron than granola bars. Corn grits contains 6.71mg of iron, while granola bars contain 2.95mg.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index (80) than granola bars (46).
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +127.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1144.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1878.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3526.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1463.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +746.2% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1982.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3940.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.8% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5307.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6208.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 12.05g | 79% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 1.777mg | 75% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 2.95mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.392mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 277mg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 19.8g | 30% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 97mg | 22% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 471kcal | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5.3g | 17% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 10.1g | 17% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 64.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.813mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.09mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.6µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 4.38g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.37g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.264mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 336mg | 9% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 294mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.581mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 64mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)