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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 covers your daily need of 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.
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +195.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +4481.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +763.3%
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% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +195.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +4481.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more Folate +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more Folate +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3591.8%
Contains more Protein +324.1%
Contains more Fats +6920.4%
Contains more Carbs +234.2%
Contains more Other +347.4%
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 Water +3591.8%
Contains more Protein +324.1%
Contains more Fats +6920.4%
Contains more Carbs +234.2%
Contains more Other +347.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7504.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9271.7%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7504.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 1.58g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 0.49g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 15.95g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 74kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.22g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 64mg 18mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 2.27mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 14mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 27mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 227mg 633mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.049mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.096mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.116mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 27µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
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
Saturated Fat 0.076g 8.88g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Potato sticks
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
55%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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.