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Corn grits vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn grits and Rice different?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Rice is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 69% more than Rice.
  • Corn grits contains 227 times more Sodium than Rice. Corn grits contains 227mg of Sodium, while Rice contains 1mg.

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 +540%
Contains more Iron +459.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +863.3%
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +459.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +863.3%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
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% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +114.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.077
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.077
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088

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 Rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 27.77g Rice
Protein 1.58g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0.49g 0.28g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 28.17g Rice
Calories 74kcal 130kcal Rice
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 1.1g 0.4g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 10mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 1.2mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 14mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 27mg 35mg Rice
Sodium 227mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.09mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.049mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.013mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.476mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 27µg 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.052mg 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.228mg 0.222mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.029mg 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.077mg 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.048mg 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.077g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.076g Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice 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 Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.