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Bulgur vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bulgur and Hominy

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper in Bulgur is higher than in Hominy.
  • Bulgur covers your daily need of Manganese 23% more than Hominy.
  • Bulgur contains 30 times more Vitamin B3 than Hominy. While Bulgur contains 1mg of Vitamin B3, Hominy contains only 0.033mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bulgur is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bulgur, cooked and Hominy, canned, white.

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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.
Bulgur
Bulgur
7
:
2
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Bulgur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Hominy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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.
Bulgur
Bulgur
8
:
1
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1560%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Bulgur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Hominy
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 1% 10% 2% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1560%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
Bulgur
2
:
3
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 82.53
Bulgur
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Hominy
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 82.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
Bulgur
1
:
2
Hominy
Hominy
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +645.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
Bulgur
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Hominy
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +645.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Hominy Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 11.76g Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 1.48g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.88g Hominy
Carbs 18.58g 14.26g Bulgur
Calories 83kcal 72kcal Bulgur
Sugar 0.1g 1.82g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 2.5g Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 0.96mg 0.62mg Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 35mg Bulgur
Potassium 68mg 9mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 345mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.57mg 1.05mg Hominy
Copper 0.075mg 0.03mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.609mg 0.07mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg Hominy
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.05mg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.003mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.006mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.033mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.154mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.005mg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 1µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.2µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.008mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.05mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.058mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.202mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.033mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.048mg 0.031mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.076mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.077mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg 0.045mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.123g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.231g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.399g Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Hominy
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
8%
Bulgur
1%
Hominy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
16%
Hominy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Hominy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169701/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.