Corn grits vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and sunflower oil different?
- Corn grits is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and calcium, while sunflower oil is higher in vitamin E.
- Sunflower oil covers your daily need for vitamin E 274% more than corn grits.
- Sunflower oil is lower in sodium.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index (80) than sunflower oil (0).
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20308.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56937% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18957.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 41.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 46.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 36.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg | 0mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits is relatively richer in minerals
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.