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Hominy vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hominy and Borage

  • 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.
  • Hominy contains 4 times more Sodium than Borage. While Hominy contains 345mg of Sodium, Borage contains only 80mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hominy, canned, white and Borage, raw.

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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.
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%
Borage
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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%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
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%

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.
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%
Borage
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hominy Borage
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 Hominy Borage Opinion
Calories 72kcal 21kcal Hominy
Protein 1.48g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.88g 0.7g Hominy
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Net carbs 11.76g 3.06g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 3.06g Hominy
Magnesium 16mg 52mg Borage
Calcium 10mg 93mg Borage
Potassium 9mg 470mg Borage
Iron 0.62mg 3.3mg Borage
Sugar 1.82g Borage
Fiber 2.5g Hominy
Copper 0.03mg 0.13mg Borage
Zinc 1.05mg 0.2mg Hominy
Phosphorus 35mg 53mg Borage
Sodium 345mg 80mg Borage
Vitamin A 1IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.05mg Hominy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 3µg 0.9µg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.041mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.084mg Borage
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hominy
Folate 1µg 13µg Borage
Choline 3.1mg Hominy
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.17g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.211g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.109g 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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is better in case of low diet
Hominy Borage
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
1%
Hominy
36%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
36%
Borage

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. Hominy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169701/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.