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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 for 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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Iron 6.71mg 0.95mg 72%
Saturated fat 0.076g 3.982g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 17%
Phosphorus 14mg 127mg 16%
Fats 0.49g 10.47g 15%
Selenium 7.5µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 4.798g 12%
Sodium 227mg 509mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Protein 1.58g 6.98g 11%
Copper 0mg 0.083mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.483g 9%
Choline 2.6mg 46.8mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.131mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.059mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.75mg 6%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.174mg 5%
Starch 15.39g 2.53g 5%
Folate 27µg 13µg 4%
Calories 74kcal 149kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.203mg 3%
Potassium 27mg 144mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 17mg 3%
Carbs 15.95g 6.78g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.32mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.118mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 5.78g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0.26g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.284g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g N/A

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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