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Poi vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Poi and Corn grits

  • Poi has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin E, and Manganese, however, Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 73% more.
  • Poi is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +577.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +655.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +662.5%

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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 EVitamin E +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 CarbsCarbs +70.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.8%
Contains more FatsFats +250%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +636.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Corn grits Opinion
Calories 112kcal 74kcal Poi
Protein 0.38g 1.58g Corn grits
Fats 0.14g 0.49g Corn grits
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 14.85g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 15.95g Poi
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Poi
Calcium 16mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 183mg 27mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.39g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.166mg 0mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.09mg Poi
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 39mg 14mg Poi
Sodium 12mg 227mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.01mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.049mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg Poi
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.052mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.028mg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Poi
Folate 21µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 16.7mg 2.6mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.076g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.081g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.191g Corn grits
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
Poi 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%
Poi
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.