Hominy vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hominy and barley flour
- Barley flour is richer than hominy in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium.
- Barley flour covers your daily selenium needs 63% more than hominy.
- Barley flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than hominy (40).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hominy, canned, white and Barley flour or meal.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +332.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1043.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +745.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1377.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1156.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18897% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7820% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1119.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.48 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
14.26 g
Water:
82.53 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +581.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +609.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +422.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 3µg | 37.7µg | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 1.034mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.033mg | 6.269mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 296mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.343mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.37mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.396mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10.1g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 2.68mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 14.26g | 74.52g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 96mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.48g | 10.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 4mg | 15% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 345kcal | 14% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 309mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.114mg | 8% |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 37.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g | 0.771g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.123g | 0.335g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.76g | 64.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.076mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hominy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley flour 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 ($)