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Corn grits vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn grits and Taquitos different?

  • Corn grits is higher in Iron, however, Taquitos are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 53% higher.
  • Corn grits has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated are the varieties 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 Iron +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.9%
Contains more Potassium +474.1%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +689.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.9%
Contains more Potassium +474.1%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +689.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Protein +482.9%
Contains more Fats +2459.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.8%
Contains more Other +147.4%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Protein +482.9%
Contains more Fats +2459.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.8%
Contains more Other +147.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5869.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2117.3%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5869.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2117.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +92.5%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +92.5%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Taquitos
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 Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 1.58g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0.49g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 15.95g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 74kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Starch 15.39g 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0g 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 0.1g 1.3g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 64mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 6.71mg 2.47mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 14mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 27mg 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 227mg 453mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.049mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Folate 27µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 0µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.052mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.228mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.031mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.029mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.077mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.048mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.071g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.31g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos 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 - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.234g)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

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

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