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Corn grits vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn grits and Onion rings different?

  • Corn grits is higher in Iron, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 68% higher.
  • Corn grits contains 2 times more Calcium than Onion rings. While Corn grits contains 64mg of Calcium, Onion rings contains only 31mg.
  • Corn grits has less Sodium.

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven are the varieties used in this article.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.5%
Contains more IronIron +436.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +407.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.2%

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +2818.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3603.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3896.3%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +66.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1660%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Onion rings
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 Onion rings Opinion
Calories 74kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 1.58g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.49g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 14.85g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 15.95g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 6mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 64mg 31mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 6.71mg 1.25mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 5.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.09mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 15.39g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 14mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 227mg 370mg Corn grits
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.049mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.116mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.349mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 27µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.137g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.052mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.228mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.031mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.029mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.077mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.048mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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 - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.061g)
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
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.