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Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • Corn grits has more Iron, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 126% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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 +540%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
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 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
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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Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +898.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5828.6%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
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 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +898.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5828.6%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2220.6%
Contains more Protein +172.2%
Contains more Fats +755.1%
Contains more Carbs +436.6%
Contains more Other +218.4%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +2220.6%
Contains more Protein +172.2%
Contains more Fats +755.1%
Contains more Carbs +436.6%
Contains more Other +218.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1381.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.2
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1381.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.2

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 Rice Krispie Treats
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 1.58g 4.3g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Fats 0.49g 4.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Carbs 15.95g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 74kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 29.6g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 0.4g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 10mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 6mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Phosphorus 14mg 62mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Potassium 27mg 51mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Sodium 227mg 567mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Copper 0mg 0.107mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 5.7µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.36mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 133IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.25mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 16.7mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 1.66mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Folate 27µg 333µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B12 5µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
Cholesterol 1mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 1.6g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.89g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.