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Corn grain vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn grain and hominy

  • Hominy contains less vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, fiber, and manganese than corn grain.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for corn grain is 47% higher.
  • Hominy has 128 times less vitamin B1 than corn grain. Corn grain has 0.385mg of vitamin B1, while hominy has 0.003mg.
  • Corn grain has a higher glycemic index than hominy.

Food types used in this article are Corn grain, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Hominy
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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 +693.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3088.9%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +946.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +592.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%

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.
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% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 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% 1% 0% 0.75% 1.4% 0.62% 9.2% 1.2% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10890.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12340%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
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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 +536.5%
Contains more FatsFats +438.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +695.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Hominy
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +441.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Hominy DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.005mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.003mg 32%
Copper 0.314mg 0.03mg 32%
Magnesium 127mg 16mg 26%
Iron 2.71mg 0.62mg 26%
Phosphorus 210mg 35mg 25%
Selenium 15.5µg 3µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 0.033mg 22%
Carbs 74.26g 14.26g 20%
Fiber 7.3g 2.5g 19%
Manganese 0.485mg 0.07mg 18%
Protein 9.42g 1.48g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.006mg 15%
Calories 365kcal 72kcal 15%
Sodium 35mg 345mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.399g 12%
Zinc 2.21mg 1.05mg 11%
Potassium 287mg 9mg 8%
Fats 4.74g 0.88g 6%
Folate 19µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.154mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.05mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.251g 0.231g 3%
Saturated fat 0.667g 0.123g 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Choline 3.1mg 1%
Net carbs 66.96g 11.76g N/A
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.64g 1.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 1.155mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0.033mg 0%
Methionine 0.197mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.076mg 0%
Valine 0.477mg 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.287mg 0.045mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grain 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
31%
Corn grain
1%
Hominy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
16%
Hominy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain 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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.