Hominy vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hominy and bulgur
- The amount of manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper in bulgur is higher than in hominy.
- Bulgur covers your daily need for manganese, 23% more than hominy.
- Hominy contains 69 times more sodium than bulgur. While hominy contains 345mg of sodium, bulgur contains only 5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hominy, canned, white and Bulgur, cooked.
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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 ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +655.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +770% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2930.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1560% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +122.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +645.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.609mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 5mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 4.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.083mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.033mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.057mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.96mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 0.344mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.48g | 3.08g | 3% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g | 0.098g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 6.9mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.031g | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 83kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.26g | 18.58g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.76g | 14.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.123g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.076mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.071mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)