Corn grits vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between corn grits and meatball
- Corn grits has more iron; however, meatball is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 62% more than meatball.
- Corn grits has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of corn grits is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 IronIron | +279.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +416.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +996.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1744.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1607.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +475.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1676.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +621.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1638.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 1.77mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 7.627g | 34% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 22.21g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 239mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 1.58g | 14.4g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 9.188g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 3.346g | 21% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 666mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.924mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.123mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.66mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.202mg | 13% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 286kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.282mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 3.108mg | 9% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 45.2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 296mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 31mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 2.25g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 64mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.136mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +811.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4432.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11243.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1651.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +584% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +380% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
