Corn grits vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn grits and caesar salad
- Corn grits has more iron; however, caesar salad is richer in phosphorus, protein, vitamin B1, calcium, copper, fats, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 55% more than caesar salad.
- Corn grits contains less saturated fat.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +186.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1688.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1550% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +555.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +759.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 31.4µg | 57% | |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 2.34mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 231mg | 31% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 13.39g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.377mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 4.206g | 19% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 233mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 17% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 9.54g | 14% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.126mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.61mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.321mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.297mg | 12% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 265kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 454mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 3.237mg | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.155g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.447mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 1.461g | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 2.38g | 6% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 31.5g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 25.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.1g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 468kcal | 198kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 135g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.6 | 0.91 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 1.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +747.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1846.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2838.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +664.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +64.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
