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Vermicelli vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vermicelli and Corn grits?

  • Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Zinc, Choline, and Fiber, yet Corn grits is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 213% more.
  • Vermicelli has 68 times more Choline than Corn grits. While Vermicelli has 177mg of Choline, Corn grits has only 2.6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt types in this article.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4611.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +800%
Contains more IronIron +270.7%

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.
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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 +416.1%
Contains more OtherOther +634.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1480%
Contains more FatsFats +390%
Contains more WaterWater +582.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +523.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Corn grits Opinion
Calories 331kcal 74kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 1.58g Corn grits
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Corn grits
Net carbs 78.42g 14.85g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 15.95g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Corn grits
Calcium 55mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 3mg 27mg Corn grits
Iron 1.81mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 17.44g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.09mg Vermicelli
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 20mg 14mg Vermicelli
Sodium 4mg 227mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.01mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.028mg Corn grits
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 177mg 2.6mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.076g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.081g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 - 17.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.