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Kellogg's Froot Loops vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Froot Loops and Corn grits

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Fiber, and Manganese in Kellogg's Froot Loops are higher than in Corn grits.
  • Kellogg's Froot Loops covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 130% more than Corn grits.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS 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.
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops
8
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2
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Iron +131%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +5677.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1042.9%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 582% 23% 32% 11% 62% 142% 30% 74% 33%
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 +131%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +5677.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1042.9%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%

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 Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops
12
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0
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +802.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +928.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6042.9%
Contains more Folate +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 104% 3% 105% 174% 323% 340% 323% 21% 397% 259% 650% 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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +802.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +928.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6042.9%
Contains more Folate +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops
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1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +451.7%
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76
Kellogg's Froot Loops
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 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 +235.4%
Contains more Fats +593.9%
Contains more Carbs +451.7%
Contains more Water +3148.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops
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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 -95.8%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
55% 18% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.8 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 -95.8%

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 Froot Loops 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 Froot Loops Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 78.7g 14.85g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Protein 5.3g 1.58g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Fats 3.4g 0.49g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Carbs 88g 15.95g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Calories 375kcal 74kcal Kellogg's Froot Loops
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 41.7g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 9.3g 1.1g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Calcium 10mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 15.5mg 6.71mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Magnesium 31mg 6mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Phosphorus 74mg 14mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Potassium 117mg 27mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Sodium 469mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 5.2mg 0.09mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Copper 0.089mg 0mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Manganese 0.56mg 0.049mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Selenium 5.9µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin A 1724IU Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin A RAE 501µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin D 138IU Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin D 3.5µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B1 1.29mg 0.143mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B2 1.47mg 0.135mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 1.672mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B5 0.347mg 0.052mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B6 1.72mg 0.028mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Folate 345µg 27µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B12 5.2µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.011mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Threonine 0.167mg 0.052mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.058mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Leucine 0.435mg 0.228mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Lysine 0.1mg 0.031mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Methionine 0.078mg 0.029mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.087mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Valine 0.201mg 0.077mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Histidine 0.1mg 0.048mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Saturated Fat 1.8g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 0.081g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Polyunsaturated fat 0.9g 0.191g Kellogg's Froot Loops

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Froot Loops 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
225%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
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 - 1.724g)
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.