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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 covers 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.

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.
Corn grits
Corn grits
2
:
8
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +935.7%
Contains more Potassium +3325.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2653.1%
Equal in Calcium - 59
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Sweet potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +935.7%
Contains more Potassium +3325.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +2653.1%
Equal in Calcium - 59

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
:
10
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +98100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1810.7%
Contains more Folate +37%
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%
Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +98100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1810.7%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
4
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Water +1700.9%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +6502%
Contains more Carbs +256.2%
Contains more Other +344.7%
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Sweet potato chips
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Water +1700.9%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +6502%
Contains more Carbs +256.2%
Contains more Other +344.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
2
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11202.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6300%
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Sweet potato chips
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11202.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Corn grits Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 1.58g 2.94g Sweet potato chips
Fats 0.49g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 15.95g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 74kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 8.82g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 64mg 59mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 2.12mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 14mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 27mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 227mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.09mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Copper 0mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.049mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.088mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 27µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 0µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.052mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.228mg 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.031mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.029mg 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.077mg 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.048mg 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.941g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Sweet potato chips
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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.72g)
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 - 2.865g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.