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Potato chips vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Corn grits

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Corn grits has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 64% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +4622.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +798%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +311.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +4622.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +798%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +311.7%

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 E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2257.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2257.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +6961.2%
Contains more Carbs +231.7%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +4174.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +6961.2%
Contains more Carbs +231.7%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +4174.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12048.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6271.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12048.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6271.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 14.85g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.58g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.49g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 15.95g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 74kcal Potato chips
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.22g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 4.8g 1.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.63mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 67mg 6mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 14mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 27mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 227mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.049mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.01mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.143mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.135mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.672mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.052mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.028mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 27µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.011mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.052mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.058mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.228mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.031mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.029mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.087mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.077mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.048mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.081g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.191g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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 - 10.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.