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Corn grits vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and Tortilla?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, yet Tortilla is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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
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8
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +942.9%
Contains more Potassium +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +446.9%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +942.9%
Contains more Potassium +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +446.9%
Equal in Calcium - 70

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
:
7
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +263%
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Water +103.3%
Contains more Protein +360.8%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.1%
Contains more Other +146.1%
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +103.3%
Contains more Protein +360.8%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.1%
Contains more Other +146.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
1
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grits
Corn grits
0
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Starch +179.5%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +179.5%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 Tortilla
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 1.58g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.49g 0.95g Tortilla
Carbs 15.95g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 74kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 15.39g 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0.1g 2.75g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 64mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 6.71mg 3.81mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 14mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 27mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 227mg 482mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.049mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.114mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 27µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.052mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.228mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.031mg 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.029mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.077mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.048mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.296g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.