Meatball vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between meatball and corn grits
- Meatball has more phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, corn grits is higher in iron.
- Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 62% more than meatball.
- Corn grits has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of corn grits is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +416.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +996.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1744.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1607.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +475.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +279.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1676.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +621.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1638.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 6.71mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 0.076g | 34% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 0.49g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 14mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 14.4g | 1.58g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 0.081g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.191g | 21% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 227mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.052mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 74kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 1.672mg | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 2.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 15.39g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 15.95g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Folate | 36µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 14.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +811.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4432.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
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 | +11243.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1651.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +380% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +584% |
