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Corn grits vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and Gratin?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Gratin is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% higher.
  • Corn grits has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Gratin. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Gratin has 0.064mg.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +948.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.6%

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.
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%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1449%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%
~equal in Water ~74g

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
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2553.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Gratin Opinion
Calories 74kcal 132kcal Gratin
Protein 1.58g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.49g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 14.85g 9.47g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 11.27g Corn grits
Cholesterol 23mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Gratin
Calcium 64mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 27mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 6.71mg 0.64mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Gratin
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg Gratin
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 113mg Gratin
Sodium 227mg 433mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.064mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.116mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.993mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 27µg 11µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 4.733g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.276g Gratin
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.052mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.228mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.031mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.029mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.077mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.048mg 0.151mg Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.657g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.