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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~229mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
20% 45% 35%
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.
Corn grits Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Trail mix Opinion
Calories 74kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 1.58g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 0.49g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 14.85g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 15.95g 44.9g Trail mix
Magnesium 6mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 64mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 27mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 6.71mg 3.05mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Trail mix
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.09mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 227mg 229mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 27µg 71µg Trail mix
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 5.55g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.052mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.228mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.031mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.029mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.077mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.048mg 0.357mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Trail mix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Corn grits
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
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 ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.