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Hominy vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hominy and Corn grits?

  • Hominy has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits' daily need coverage for Iron is 372% higher.
  • Hominy contains less Sodium.

We used Hominy, canned, white and Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +4080%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains more Potassium +2233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 126% 1140% 20% 40% 19% 199% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +4080%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains more Potassium +2233.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Folate +17700%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 195% 164% 157% 0% 33% 134% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Folate +17700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1019.8%
Contains more Protein +570.9%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Carbs +428.7%
Contains more Other +556.5%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
10% 2% 75% 7% 6%
Protein: 9.93 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 75.39 g
Water: 7.37 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Water +1019.8%
Contains more Protein +570.9%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Carbs +428.7%
Contains more Other +556.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
16% 26% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 11.76g 70.29g Corn grits
Protein 1.48g 9.93g Corn grits
Fats 0.88g 1.73g Corn grits
Carbs 14.26g 75.39g Corn grits
Calories 72kcal 340kcal Corn grits
Sugar 1.82g 0.38g Corn grits
Fiber 2.5g 5.1g Corn grits
Calcium 10mg 418mg Corn grits
Iron 0.62mg 30.38mg Corn grits
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 35mg 93mg Corn grits
Potassium 9mg 210mg Corn grits
Sodium 345mg 1523mg Hominy
Zinc 1.05mg 0.55mg Hominy
Copper 0.03mg Hominy
Manganese 0.07mg Hominy
Selenium 3µg Hominy
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Hominy
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.11mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.78mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.71mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 8.37mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.154mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.14mg Corn grits
Folate 1µg 178µg Corn grits
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.24g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.4g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.87g Corn grits

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

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
57%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
156%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hominy
Hominy contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
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 - 1.44g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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/173899/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.