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Corn grits vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn grits and Potato salad?

  • Corn grits is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato salad is higher in Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% more.
  • Corn grits has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato salad. While Corn grits has 0.135mg of Vitamin B2, Potato salad has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.

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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 Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Iron +932.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +840.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Iron +932.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +840.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.6%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Fats +1573.5%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Equal in Water - 76
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Fats +1573.5%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2961.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1856.5%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2961.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1856.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 9.87g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.49g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 15.95g 11.17g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Potato salad
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 64mg 19mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.65mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 14mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 27mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 227mg 529mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.049mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.077mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.06mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.89mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 27µg 7µg Corn grits
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.052mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.228mg 0.202mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.029mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.077mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.048mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.429g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.