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Spanish rice vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spanish rice and Corn grits

  • Spanish rice has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 70% more than Spanish rice.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
7
:
3
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +695.9%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +483.5%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +695.9%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +483.5%
Contains less Sodium -57%

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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
11
:
1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Folate +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Corn grits
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 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Folate +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
4
:
1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Fats +979.6%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +38.7%
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Corn grits
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 +107.6%
Contains more Fats +979.6%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
2
:
1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
4
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0
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Starch +79%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Spanish rice
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Corn grits
99%
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 Starch +79%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 14.85g Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 1.58g Spanish rice
Fats 5.29g 0.49g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 15.95g Spanish rice
Calories 185kcal 74kcal Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g 15.39g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g 0g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Spanish rice
Calcium 20mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.15mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 13mg 6mg Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 14mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 27mg Spanish rice
Sodium 528mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.48mg 0.09mg Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.049mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.01mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.143mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.672mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.052mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.028mg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 27µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.011mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg 0.052mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.058mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg 0.228mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg 0.031mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg 0.029mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.087mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.077mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg 0.048mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.081g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.191g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
21%
Spanish rice
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
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 - 0.929g)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.