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Hominy vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hominy and Corn grits

  • Hominy has more Zinc, and Fiber, while Corn grits has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 76% more than Hominy.
  • Hominy contains 12 times more Zinc than Corn grits. While Hominy contains 1.05mg of Zinc, Corn grits contains only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hominy, canned, white and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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
Hominy
6
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4
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +982.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Hominy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Corn grits
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +982.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%

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
Hominy
6
:
5
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Folate +2600%
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%
Corn grits
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Folate +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
Hominy
3
:
2
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.58
Equal in Water - 81.22
Hominy
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
Corn grits
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.58
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
Hominy
2
:
1
Corn grits
Corn grits
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Hominy
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
Corn grits
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 11.76g 14.85g Corn grits
Protein 1.48g 1.58g Corn grits
Fats 0.88g 0.49g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 15.95g Corn grits
Calories 72kcal 74kcal Corn grits
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 1.82g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 2.5g 1.1g Hominy
Calcium 10mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 0.62mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Hominy
Phosphorus 35mg 14mg Hominy
Potassium 9mg 27mg Corn grits
Sodium 345mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 1.05mg 0.09mg Hominy
Copper 0.03mg 0mg Hominy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.049mg Hominy
Selenium 3µg Hominy
Vitamin A 1IU Hominy
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.052mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.028mg Corn grits
Folate 1µg 27µg Corn grits
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Hominy
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.05mg 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.058mg
Leucine 0.202mg 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.033mg 0.031mg Hominy
Methionine 0.031mg 0.029mg Hominy
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg 0.077mg
Histidine 0.045mg 0.048mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.081g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.191g Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hominy Corn grits
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
1%
Hominy
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hominy
Hominy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.