Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt vs Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter
Nutrition comparison per 100 g.
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt
76 kcal
Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter
106 kcal
Calories
76 kcal
106 kcal
Protein
1.6 g
3.1 g
Carbs
16.0 g
21.9 g
Fiber
1.1 g
~
Sugars
0.1 g
~
Fat
0.5 g
2.4 g
Sodium
188 mg
20 mg
Key takeaways
- Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt has 28% fewer calories (76 kcal vs 106 kcal).
- Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter has more protein (3.1 g vs 1.6 g).
- Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt has more carbs (16.0 g vs 21.9 g).
- Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt has more fat (0.5 g vs 2.4 g).
- Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter has more sodium (20 mg vs 188 mg).
| Macronutrients | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 21.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | ~ |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ~ |
| Water | 81.2 g | 72.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 21.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | ~ |
| Starch | 15.4 g | ~ |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ~ |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | 35.0 mg |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 191.0 mg | 384.0 mg |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Histidine | 48.0 mg | 85.0 mg |
| Isoleucine | 58.0 mg | 123.0 mg |
| Leucine | 228.0 mg | 331.0 mg |
| Lysine | 31.0 mg | 131.0 mg |
| Methionine | 29.0 mg | 64.0 mg |
| Phenylalanine | 87.0 mg | 143.0 mg |
| Threonine | 52.0 mg | 123.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 11.0 mg | 22.0 mg |
| Valine | 77.0 mg | 177.0 mg |
| Alanine | 131.0 mg | 280.0 mg |
| Arginine | 60.0 mg | 124.0 mg |
| Aspartic Acid | 97.0 mg | 232.0 mg |
| Cystine | 34.0 mg | 25.0 mg |
| Glutamic Acid | 337.0 mg | 606.0 mg |
| Glycine | 52.0 mg | 121.0 mg |
| Proline | 179.0 mg | 278.0 mg |
| Serine | 70.0 mg | 146.0 mg |
| Tyrosine | 54.0 mg | 117.0 mg |
| Vitamins | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | 23.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | ~ |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | ~ |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.7 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 27.0 mcg | 30.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.0 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | ~ |
| Betaine | 0.2 mg | ~ |
| Minerals | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64.0 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | 28.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25.0 mg | 74.0 mg |
| Potassium | 34.0 mg | 246.0 mg |
| Sodium | 188.0 mg | 20.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Selenium | ~ | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | 4.0 mg |
| Other | Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt | Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer calories, Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt or Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt has fewer calories: 76 kcal for Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt vs 106 kcal for Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter per 100 g.
Which has more protein, Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt or Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter?
Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter has more protein: 1.6 g for Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt vs 3.1 g for Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter per 100 g.
Is Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt or Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter healthier?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt is lower in calories, and Fast foods, corn on the cob with butter is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.