Corn grits vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and taquitos different?
- Corn grits is higher in iron; however, taquitos are richer in fats, protein, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for corn grits is 53% higher.
- Corn grits has less saturated fat.
- Taquitos have a lower glycemic index (49) than corn grits (80).
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Taquitos, frozen, chicken, and cheese, oven-heated are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +171.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +474.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +688.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +842.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +689.8% |
| 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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 2.47mg | 53% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.593g | 37% | |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 4.235g | 27% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.591g | 21% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 12.54g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 132mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.331mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 9.21g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.387mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 3.85mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.9µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 284kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.277mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 453mg | 10% |
| Folate | 27µg | 68µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.31g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.481mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 33.63g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 29.62g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 15.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.1g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 468kcal | 308kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 135g | 35g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.6 | 3.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 30.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +482.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2459.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.8% |
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
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5869.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2117.3% |
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:
29.62 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.09 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.78 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +92.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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