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 more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4080% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17700% |
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:
9.93 g
Fats:
1.73 g
Carbs:
75.39 g
Water:
7.37 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1019.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +570.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +428.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +556.5% |
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
0.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +73.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 72kcal | 340kcal |
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| Protein | 1.48g | 9.93g |
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| Fats | 0.88g | 1.73g |
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| Net carbs | 11.76g | 70.29g |
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| Carbs | 14.26g | 75.39g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 418mg |
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| Potassium | 9mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 30.38mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 345mg | 1523mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.78mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.033mg | 8.37mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 178µg |
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| Choline | 3.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.123g | 0.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.231g | 0.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g | 0.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.076mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.045mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hominy contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.