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Chow mein vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chow mein and Hominy

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin E in Chow mein is higher than in Hominy.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Selenium 73% more than Hominy.
  • Chow mein contains 193 times more Vitamin B1 than Hominy. While Chow mein contains 0.578mg of Vitamin B1, Hominy contains only 0.003mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hominy is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
8
:
2
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +662.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +456.7%
Contains more Selenium +1333.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Hominy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +662.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +456.7%
Contains more Selenium +1333.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
8
:
1
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
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 E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Protein +448%
Contains more Fats +1653.4%
Contains more Carbs +410.5%
Contains more Other +191.8%
Contains more Water +6894.1%
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 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 +448%
Contains more Fats +1653.4%
Contains more Carbs +410.5%
Contains more Other +191.8%
Contains more Water +6894.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
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1
Hominy
Hominy
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Hominy
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3765.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Hominy Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 11.76g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.48g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.88g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 14.26g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 72kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 1.82g Hominy
Fiber 3.7g 2.5g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 10mg Chow mein
Iron 4.73mg 0.62mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 16mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 35mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 9mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 345mg Hominy
Zinc 1.4mg 1.05mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.03mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.07mg Hominy
Selenium 43µg 3µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Hominy
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.05mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.003mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.006mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.033mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.154mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.005mg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 1µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Chow mein
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
Trans Fat 0.8g Hominy
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.123g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.231g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.399g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein 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
45%
Chow mein
1%
Hominy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
16%
Hominy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hominy
Hominy contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.