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

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How are corn grits and potato sticks different?

  • Corn grits is richer in iron, while potato sticks are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
  • Potato sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains 3 times more iron than potato sticks. Corn grits contains 6.71mg of iron, while potato sticks contain 2.27mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in saturated fat.

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, potato sticks types were used 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.
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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +195.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4481.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +763.3%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1242.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3591.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6920.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.2%
Contains more OtherOther +347.4%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7504.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9271.7%

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 sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 17.9g 118%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9.11mg 61%
Iron 6.71mg 2.27mg 56%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg 53%
Fats 0.49g 34.4g 52%
Saturated fat 0.076g 8.88g 40%
Potassium 27mg 1237mg 36%
Copper 0mg 0.315mg 35%
Phosphorus 14mg 172mg 23%
Calories 74kcal 522kcal 22%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.32mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.785mg 19%
Sodium 227mg 633mg 18%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.423mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 6.16g 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Magnesium 6mg 64mg 14%
Carbs 15.95g 53.3g 12%
Protein 1.58g 6.7g 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.99mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.403mg 7%
Starch 15.39g 6%
Choline 2.6mg 34.9mg 6%
Calcium 64mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.096mg 4%
Folate 27µg 40µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.116mg 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 0.22g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.804g)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.