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Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Special K

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Copper in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Corn grits.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 493% more than Corn grits.

Specific 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 SPECIAL K.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains more IronIron +317.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.9%

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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.1%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more WaterWater +2607.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1025.9%
Contains more FatsFats +265.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.2%
Contains more OtherOther +428.9%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.4%

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 Special K
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 Special K Opinion
Calories 74kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 1.58g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 0.49g 1.79g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 14.85g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 15.95g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 64mg 23mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 53mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 6.71mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 0.1g 12.69g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 48mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 227mg 667mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.01mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 27µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 2.6mg 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.4g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.3g Kellogg's Special K
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Kellogg's Special K
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K 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 - 12.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
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.