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Kellogg's Apple Jacks vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Corn grits?

  • Corn grits has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Fiber, and Manganese than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 136% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
8
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2
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +918.4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 604% 21% 30% 10% 61% 148% 33% 66% 31%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +918.4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%

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.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
12
:
0
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6292.9%
Contains more Folate +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 180% 335% 351% 336% 21% 414% 268% 676% 1%
Corn grits
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6292.9%
Contains more Folate +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +453%
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +453%
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
2
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1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Apple Jacks Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 78.9g 14.85g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Protein 5.1g 1.58g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Fats 3.4g 0.49g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Carbs 88.2g 15.95g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calories 375kcal 74kcal Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 43.7g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 9.3g 1.1g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 12mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 16.1mg 6.71mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 29mg 6mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phosphorus 70mg 14mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Potassium 112mg 27mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Sodium 466mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 5.4mg 0.09mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Copper 0.098mg 0mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Manganese 0.499mg 0.049mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Selenium 5.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A 1786IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A RAE 527µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.01mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin C 54mg 0mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.143mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.135mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 1.672mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B5 0.345mg 0.052mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.028mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Folate 357µg 27µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.011mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Threonine 0.18mg 0.052mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Isoleucine 0.192mg 0.058mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Leucine 0.468mg 0.228mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lysine 0.132mg 0.031mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Methionine 0.084mg 0.029mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phenylalanine 0.252mg 0.087mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Valine 0.264mg 0.077mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Histidine 0.144mg 0.048mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Saturated Fat 1.9g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 0.081g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.9g 0.191g Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Corn grits
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
233%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.824g)
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

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.