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Bran vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bran and Hominy

  • Hominy contains less Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Magnesium than Bran.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bran is 39% higher.
  • Hominy has 53 times less Vitamin B1 than Bran. Bran has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Hominy has 0.003mg.
  • Bran is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, 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.
Bran
Bran
8
:
1
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains more Potassium +922.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +1277.1%
Contains more Selenium +156.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Bran
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Hominy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains more Potassium +922.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +1277.1%
Contains more Selenium +156.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
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.
Bran
Bran
6
:
3
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Bran
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
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 B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
2
:
3
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Protein +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.88
Equal in Water - 82.53
Bran
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 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 +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.88
Equal in Water - 82.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
1
:
2
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Bran
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Hominy
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Hominy Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 11.76g Hominy
Protein 3.21g 1.48g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.88g Hominy
Carbs 11.44g 14.26g Hominy
Calories 40kcal 72kcal Hominy
Sugar 1.82g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g Bran
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 0.88mg 0.62mg Bran
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 35mg Bran
Potassium 92mg 9mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 345mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg Hominy
Copper 0.066mg 0.03mg Bran
Manganese 0.964mg 0.07mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 3µg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Hominy
Vitamin E 0.05mg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.003mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.006mg Bran
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.033mg Bran
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.154mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.005mg Bran
Folate 6µg 1µg Bran
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hominy
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.008mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.05mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.058mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg 0.202mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.033mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.031mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.076mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.077mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg 0.045mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.123g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.231g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.399g Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
1%
Hominy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
16%
Hominy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.