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Corn grits vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn grits and pico de gallo

  • The amount of iron and calcium in corn grits is higher than in pico de gallo.
  • Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 84% more than pico de gallo.
  • Corn grits contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and PACE, Pico De Gallo.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more OtherOther +244.7%
~equal in Water ~88g

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 Pico de gallo
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Pico de gallo DV% diff.
Iron 6.71mg 0mg 84%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 12%
Sodium 227mg 469mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 10%
Folate 27µg 7%
Starch 15.39g 6%
Calcium 64mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 1.58g 0g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 2%
Calories 74kcal 31kcal 2%
Carbs 15.95g 9.38g 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1%
Fats 0.49g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 9.38g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0g 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Pico de gallo
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
1%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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 - 6.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in vitamins
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.