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.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of plantain chips is 45.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 11.739g | 77% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 0.97mg | 72% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 29.59g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 8.337g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 5.04mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.46mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 28.6µg | 24% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 531kcal | 23% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.198mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 786mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 1.1mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 63.84g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 71mg | 15% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 50.8g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 5.632g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.276mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.802mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 2.28g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 227mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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% |
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