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Corn grits vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn grits and Salisbury steak

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Salisbury steak has more Phosphorus, Copper, Choline, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 72% higher.
  • Salisbury steak has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Salisbury steak has 0.059mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen.

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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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +606.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +807.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.1%

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 0% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2036.7%
Contains more OtherOther +107.9%
~equal in Water ~74.19g

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5823.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +676.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +508.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Salisbury steak
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 Salisbury steak Opinion
Calories 74kcal 149kcal Salisbury steak
Protein 1.58g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 0.49g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Net carbs 14.85g 5.78g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 6.78g Corn grits
Cholesterol 33mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 1IU Salisbury steak
Magnesium 6mg 17mg Salisbury steak
Calcium 64mg 47mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Iron 6.71mg 0.95mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.26g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1g Corn grits
Copper 0mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.09mg 0.75mg Salisbury steak
Starch 15.39g 2.53g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 227mg 509mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 5IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin A 2µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.049mg 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.059mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.118mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.32mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.203mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.131mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Salisbury steak
Folate 27µg 13µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.284g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 46.8mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.982g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.483g Salisbury steak
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Salisbury steak
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
16%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.906g)
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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