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Scrambled egg vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scrambled egg and Corn grits

  • Scrambled egg has more Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, while Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 52% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn grits is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +444.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1744.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1628.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +159.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%

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.
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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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 E Vitamin E +9500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.2%
~equal in Folate ~27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 ProteinProtein +775.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3202%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7170.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +930.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Corn grits Opinion
Calories 212kcal 74kcal Scrambled egg
Protein 13.84g 1.58g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 0.49g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 2.08g 14.85g Corn grits
Carbs 2.08g 15.95g Corn grits
Cholesterol 426mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Scrambled egg
Calcium 57mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 147mg 27mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 1.64g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 0g 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.067mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 0.09mg Scrambled egg
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 242mg 14mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 227mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.01mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.135mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.052mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.028mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 27µg Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg 2.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 0.081g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 0.191g Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.011mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.052mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.058mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.228mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.031mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.029mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.087mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.077mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.048mg Scrambled egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg 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
47%
Scrambled egg
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.