Corn grits vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn grits and rice cakes
- Corn grits has more iron; however, rice cakes are higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B5, zinc, fiber, and potassium.
- Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 267% more than corn grits.
- Rice cakes contain 6 times less iron than corn grits. Corn grits contains 6.71mg of iron, while rice cakes contain 1.14mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +481.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +488.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1007.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2677.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2614.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12512.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1276.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +469.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +614.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +402.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +481.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 6.18mg | 267% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 1.14mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 380mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.38mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 8.096mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 151mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 1.16mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 2.5mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 80.1g | 21% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 380kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 9g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 299mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 1.11g | 6% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 3.5g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1.11g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.