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 B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium, while Rice is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 81% 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, unenriched, cooked without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3255% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +444.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +615% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +938.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.6% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.077g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.088g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.063mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
10%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice 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 - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.