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Corn grits vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Spanish rice

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Spanish rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 70% more than Spanish rice.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
3
:
7
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +483.5%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +695.9%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +483.5%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +695.9%

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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
11
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Folate +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Corn grits
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%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Folate +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
4
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Fats +979.6%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Fats +979.6%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +127.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.1%
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
0
:
4
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Starch +79%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Corn grits
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spanish rice
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +79%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Spanish rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 29.96g Spanish rice
Protein 1.58g 3.28g Spanish rice
Fats 0.49g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 15.95g 31.16g Spanish rice
Calories 74kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Starch 15.39g 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0g 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 0.1g 1.3g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Spanish rice
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 1.15mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Spanish rice
Phosphorus 14mg 57mg Spanish rice
Potassium 27mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 227mg 528mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Copper 0mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.049mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.074mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 27µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.052mg 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.228mg 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.031mg 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.029mg 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.077mg 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.048mg 0.071mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.005g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Spanish rice
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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.929g)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.