Corn grits vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn grits and Penne different?
- Corn grits is higher in Iron, however, Penne is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 74% higher.
- Corn grits has less Sugar.
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +738.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +351.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +742.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +716.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~16.8g
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1134.6% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 16.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 122mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.1mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 248mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grits is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)