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Corn grits vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn grits and Pork skins

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Folate, however, Pork skins has more Choline, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 73% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +662.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.8%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +726.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +6226.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.549mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4412.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3779.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6287.8%
Contains more OtherOther +636.8%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1805.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Pork skins Opinion
Calories 74kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 1.58g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 0.49g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 14.85g 0g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 0g Corn grits
Cholesterol 95mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Pork skins
Calcium 64mg 30mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 6.71mg 0.88mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.1g 0g Corn grits
Copper 0mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.09mg 0.56mg Pork skins
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 85mg Pork skins
Sodium 227mg 1818mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.049mg 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.099mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.549mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.023mg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pork skins
Folate 27µg 0µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 0.076g 11.37g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.052mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.058mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.228mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.031mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.029mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.077mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.048mg 0.725mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.294g)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.