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Borage vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Borage and Hominy

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium in Borage is higher than in Hominy.
  • Borage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 39% more than Hominy.
  • The amount of Sodium in Borage is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Borage, raw 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.
Borage
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Hominy
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 0.79% 23% 10% 29% 15% 45% 9.1% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +830%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5122.2%
Contains more IronIron +432.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +398.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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.
Borage
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Hominy
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 1% 0% 0.75% 1.4% 0.62% 9.2% 1.2% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +419900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1580%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Hominy
2
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
0
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Hominy
3
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.231g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Hominy Opinion
Calories 21kcal 72kcal Hominy
Protein 1.8g 1.48g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.88g Hominy
Vitamin C 35mg 0mg Borage
Net carbs 3.06g 11.76g Hominy
Carbs 3.06g 14.26g Hominy
Magnesium 52mg 16mg Borage
Calcium 93mg 10mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 9mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.62mg Borage
Sugar 1.82g Borage
Fiber 2.5g Hominy
Copper 0.13mg 0.03mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 1.05mg Hominy
Phosphorus 53mg 35mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 345mg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 1IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.05mg Hominy
Manganese 0.349mg 0.07mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 3µg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.003mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.006mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.033mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.154mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.005mg Borage
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hominy
Folate 13µg 1µg Borage
Choline 3.1mg Hominy
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.123g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.231g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.399g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage Hominy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Borage
1%
Hominy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
16%
Hominy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.