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Hominy vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hominy and Lemongrass

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Hominy.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 224% more.
  • Hominy contains 58 times more Sodium than Lemongrass. Hominy contains 345mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Hominy, canned, white and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +1217.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +7933.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +786.7%
Contains more Manganese +7362.9%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +1217.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +7933.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +786.7%
Contains more Manganese +7362.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +7400%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Carbs +77.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Carbs +77.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.119
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.119

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hominy Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 11.76g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.48g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.88g 0.49g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 72kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 1.82g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.5g Hominy
Calcium 10mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.62mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 16mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 35mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 9mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 345mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.05mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.03mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.07mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Hominy
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.05mg Hominy
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.05mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 1µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hominy
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 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.054g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.17g Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hominy Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.