Corn grits vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between corn grits and trail mix
- Corn grits has more iron; however, trail mix has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 109% more.
- Corn grits has 2 times more iron than trail mix. Corn grits has 6.71mg of iron, while trail mix has 3.05mg.
- Corn grits is lower in saturated fat.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index than trail mix.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, trail mix, regular.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2437% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3477.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2364.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2010.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1621.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +964.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163% |
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:
13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +782.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +773.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.3% |
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
5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15369.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4952.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.985mg | 109% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 9.65g | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 345mg | 47% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 3.05mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 29.4g | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 1.034mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 158mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 12.53g | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 3.22mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.462mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 5.55g | 25% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 13.8g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.298mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 4.712mg | 19% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 462kcal | 19% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 685mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.895mg | 17% |
| Folate | 27µg | 71µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 44.9g | 10% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.198mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 44.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 227mg | 229mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.482mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.658mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.658mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.357mg | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
104%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)