Corn grits vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corn grits and oats
- Corn grits has more iron, while oats have more manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 212% higher.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of corn grits is 80.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Oats.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1488.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3635.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9932.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2494.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.4% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +888.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +969% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1308.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +315.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.3% |
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2588.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1227.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 4.916mg | 212% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 523mg | 73% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.626mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.763mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 177mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 10.6g | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 3.97mg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 16.89g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 1.349mg | 26% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 4.72mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 66.27g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 2.535g | 16% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 389kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 429mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 6.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.119mg | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 56µg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 2.178g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 1.217g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.961mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $0.6)