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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.
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Iron +606.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.1%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +255.1%
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 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Iron +606.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.1%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Protein +341.8%
Contains more Fats +2036.7%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Equal in Water - 74.19
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 Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Protein +341.8%
Contains more Fats +2036.7%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Equal in Water - 74.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5823.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.4%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5823.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +508.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 Starch +508.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 5.78g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 0.49g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Carbs 15.95g 6.78g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 149kcal Salisbury steak
Starch 15.39g 2.53g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 0.26g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 47mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.95mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 17mg Salisbury steak
Phosphorus 14mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 27mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 227mg 509mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.75mg Salisbury steak
Copper 0mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.049mg 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin A 5IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin D 1IU 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
Folate 27µg 13µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 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
Cholesterol 33mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.284g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.982g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 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 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
15%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 ($)
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.

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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