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Corn nuts vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn nuts and Grape-Nuts Cereal different?

  • Grape-Nuts Cereal has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber than Corn nuts.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Grape-Nuts Cereal is 329% higher.
  • Corn nuts contain 8 times more Saturated Fat than Grape-Nuts Cereal. While Corn nuts contain 2.58g of Saturated Fat, Grape-Nuts Cereal contains only 0.34g.

Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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 Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Iron +1547.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +564.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Iron +1547.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +564.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +8350%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8350%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +690.1%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +118.8%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Fats +690.1%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3404.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3404.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 9g 11.22g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 14.3g 1.81g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 436kcal 361kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 8.86g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 17mg 32mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 1.7mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 109mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 283mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 286mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 600mg 465mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 1.88mg 2.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.136mg 0.34mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 0.487mg 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 338IU 4IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.65mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.12mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 8.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.86mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 0µg 345µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.58g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 0.21g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.78g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
20%
Corn nuts
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.