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Corn grits vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Pilaf

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 53% more than Pilaf.
  • Corn grits has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 Iron +175%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +596.3%
Contains more Zinc +1022.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +596.3%
Contains more Zinc +1022.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1700%

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +910.2%
Contains more Protein +559.5%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +378.4%
Contains more Other +407.9%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Water +910.2%
Contains more Protein +559.5%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +378.4%
Contains more Other +407.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +362.8%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +362.8%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Pilaf
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 1.58g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.49g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 15.95g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 74kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 15.39g 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.1g 1.53g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 64mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 6.71mg 2.44mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 14mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 27mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 227mg 1303mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.049mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.087mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 27µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.052mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.228mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.031mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.029mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.077mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.048mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.307g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Pilaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Corn grits
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1076mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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