Corn grits vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and tortilla chips different?
- Corn grits is higher in iron; however, tortilla chips are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin K, fiber, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for corn grits is 65% higher.
- Corn grits has less saturated fat.
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 IronIron | +341.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +574.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1433.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1507.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +691.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35200% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +471.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +539.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +646.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 10.769g | 71% |
Iron | 6.71mg | 1.52mg | 65% |
Fats | 0.49g | 20.68g | 31% |
Phosphorus | 14mg | 225mg | 30% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 3.53mg | 23% |
Calories | 74kcal | 472kcal | 20% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 84mg | 19% |
Starch | 15.39g | 62.53g | 19% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 5.4g | 17% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 20.9µg | 17% |
Carbs | 15.95g | 67.78g | 17% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.388mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 5.664g | 14% |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.38mg | 12% |
Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.811g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.179mg | 12% |
Protein | 1.58g | 7.1g | 11% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.097mg | 11% |
Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.838mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
Potassium | 27mg | 182mg | 5% |
Sodium | 227mg | 328mg | 4% |
Folate | 27µg | 12µg | 4% |
Calcium | 64mg | 106mg | 4% |
Choline | 2.6mg | 19.4mg | 3% |
Net carbs | 14.85g | 62.38g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.1g | 0.78g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +2976.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +349.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4120.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325% |
Contains more OtherOther | +136.8% |
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
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6892.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5538.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +306.3% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +680% |
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