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Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Apple Jacks?

  • Corn grits has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Fiber, and Manganese than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 136% higher.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS 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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
2
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8
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +918.4%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 604% 21% 30% 10% 61% 148% 33% 66% 31%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +918.4%

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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
0
:
12
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6292.9%
Contains more Folate +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Corn grits
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%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 180% 335% 351% 336% 21% 414% 268% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6292.9%
Contains more Folate +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
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4
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +453%
Equal in Other - 0.8
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +453%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
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2
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.2%
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.2%

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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 78.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Protein 1.58g 5.1g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Fats 0.49g 3.4g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Carbs 15.95g 88.2g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calories 74kcal 375kcal Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 43.7g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 9.3g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 64mg 12mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 16.1mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phosphorus 14mg 70mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Potassium 27mg 112mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Sodium 227mg 466mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 5.4mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Copper 0mg 0.098mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Manganese 0.049mg 0.499mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Selenium 5.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A 1786IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A RAE 527µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin C 0mg 54mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 17.9mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.345mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 1.79mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Folate 27µg 357µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.06mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Threonine 0.052mg 0.18mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.192mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Leucine 0.228mg 0.468mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lysine 0.031mg 0.132mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Methionine 0.029mg 0.084mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.252mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Valine 0.077mg 0.264mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Histidine 0.048mg 0.144mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.9g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.6g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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
233%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
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 - 1.824g)
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.