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Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Corn grits has more Calcium, however, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 273% more.
  • Corn grits has 21 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Corn grits has 64mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 3mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

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 FROSTED FLAKES.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.5%
Contains more IronIron +297.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.2%

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%
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 81% 94% 1.4% 141% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12660.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.8%

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
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1843.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +242.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%

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
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +199.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +31230%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Calories 74kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 1.58g 3.96g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fats 0.49g 1.68g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 14.85g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 15.95g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 64mg 3mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 76mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Iron 6.71mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 0.1g 35.43g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Copper 0mg 0.039mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 0.09mg 0.15mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 15.39g 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 14mg 47mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sodium 227mg 468mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.07mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.049mg 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 27µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 2.6mg 1.9mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.451g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.265g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.669g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.052mg 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.228mg 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.031mg 0.028mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.077mg 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.048mg 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 0g 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
296%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)
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.