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Hominy vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hominy and Arugula different?

  • Arugula has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Magnesium than Hominy.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Arugula is 90% higher.
  • Hominy contains 13 times more Sodium than Arugula. While Hominy contains 345mg of Sodium, Arugula contains only 27mg.

Hominy, canned, white and Arugula, raw are the varieties used 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.
Hominy
2
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Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +135.5%
Contains more Magnesium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +358.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +135.5%
Contains more Magnesium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +358.6%

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.
Hominy
0
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10
Arugula
Contains more Vitamin A +237200%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360%
Contains more Folate +9600%
Contains more Vitamin K +54200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +237200%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360%
Contains more Folate +9600%
Contains more Vitamin K +54200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
2
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Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +290.7%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +64.7%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +290.7%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +64.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 11.76g 2.05g Hominy
Protein 1.48g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.88g 0.66g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 3.65g Hominy
Calories 72kcal 25kcal Hominy
Sugar 1.82g 2.05g Hominy
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Hominy
Calcium 10mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.62mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 16mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 35mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 9mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 345mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 1.05mg 0.47mg Hominy
Copper 0.03mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.07mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 3µg 0.3µg Hominy
Vitamin A 1IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 0.305mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 1µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 0.2µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.008mg Hominy
Threonine 0.05mg Hominy
Isoleucine 0.058mg Hominy
Leucine 0.202mg Hominy
Lysine 0.033mg Hominy
Methionine 0.031mg Hominy
Phenylalanine 0.076mg Hominy
Valine 0.077mg Hominy
Histidine 0.045mg Hominy
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.049g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.319g Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hominy Arugula
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
1%
Hominy
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Hominy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169701/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.