Corn grits vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn grits and sweet potato chips
- Corn grits has more iron; however, sweet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 65% more than corn grits.
- Sweet potato chips contain 3 times less iron than corn grits. Corn grits contains 6.71mg of iron, while sweet potato chips contain 2.12mg.
- The glycemic index of corn grits is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.
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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 IronIron | +216.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3325.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +488.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +935.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2653.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2882.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1810.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1307.7% |
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:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1700.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6502% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +256.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.7% |
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
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11202.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6300% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1184µg | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 12.224g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 9.82mg | 65% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 2.12mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 1.349mg | 57% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 32.35g | 49% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.412mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.535mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 8.8g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 1.551mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 925mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 9.155g | 23% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 532kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 24.5µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 145mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 56.82g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.941g | 13% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 36.6mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.088mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.1µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 2.088mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 2.94g | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.161mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
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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%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)