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Rice vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice and Corn grits

  • Rice contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits' daily need coverage for Iron is 365% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry.

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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.
Rice
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 125% 19% 1139% 0% 15% 40% 199% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +2431.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.3%

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.
Rice
2
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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% 2.2% 0% 195% 164% 157% 0% 32% 0% 0% 134% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
10% 2% 75% 7% 6%
Protein: 9.93 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 75.39 g
Water: 7.37 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +828.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +269.1%
Contains more FatsFats +517.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1228.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
16% 26% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1044.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Corn grits Opinion
Calories 130kcal 340kcal Corn grits
Protein 2.69g 9.93g Corn grits
Fats 0.28g 1.73g Corn grits
Net carbs 27.77g 70.29g Corn grits
Carbs 28.17g 75.39g Corn grits
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Corn grits
Calcium 10mg 418mg Corn grits
Potassium 35mg 210mg Corn grits
Iron 1.2mg 30.38mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.05g 0.38g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 5.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.069mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.55mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 43mg 93mg Corn grits
Sodium 1mg 1523mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.11mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.78mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.71mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 8.37mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.14mg Corn grits
Folate 58µg 178µg Corn grits
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.24g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.4g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.87g Corn grits
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice Corn grits
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Rice
53%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
156%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173899/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.