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Corn nuts vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn nuts and Corn grits

  • Corn nuts have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper, however, Corn grits have more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 63% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +959.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1921.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +893.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.5%
Contains more IronIron +294.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
~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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2818.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +349.5%
Contains more OtherOther +347.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4976.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8986.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1585.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn nuts Corn grits
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Corn grits Opinion
Calories 436kcal 74kcal Corn nuts
Protein 9g 1.58g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 0.49g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 63.3g 14.85g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 15.95g Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 6mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 286mg 27mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 1.1g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 0.09mg Corn nuts
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 283mg 14mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.487mg 0.049mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.143mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.135mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.052mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.028mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 2.58g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 0.081g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.191g Corn nuts
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Corn grits
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
18%
Corn nuts
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.504g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.