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Corn grits vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Plantain chips

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 72% more than Plantain chips.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.1%
Contains more IronIron +591.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +463.3%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.6%
~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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +3786.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5938.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.3%
Contains more OtherOther +189.5%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6853.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6046.1%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +230.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +820%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 74kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 1.58g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.49g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 14.85g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 15.95g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 6mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 64mg 9mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 6.71mg 0.97mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.92g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.09mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 15.39g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 14mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 227mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.01mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.049mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.065mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.04mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.802mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 27µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 0mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 8.337g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips 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 - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.261g)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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