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Corn grits vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and Sesame chicken?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin E.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • Corn grits has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Sesame chicken. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Sesame chicken has 0.04mg.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this comparison.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +515.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +911.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.4%

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2719.2%

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +807%
Contains more FatsFats +2808.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +128.9%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4277.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3504.7%

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +43.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11690%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Sesame chicken
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 Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 74kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 1.58g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 0.49g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 14.85g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Carbs 15.95g 26.88g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 6mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 64mg 12mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 6.71mg 1.09mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 15.98g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 0.7g Corn grits
Copper 0mg 0.051mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.09mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 15.39g 10.7g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 227mg 482mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.083mg Sesame chicken
Selenium 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.04mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 27µg 8µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.41g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 6.885g Sesame chicken
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
Fructose 0g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.334g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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