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Hominy vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hominy and Garden cress

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper in Garden cress is higher than in Hominy.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 451% more than Hominy.
  • Hominy contains 25 times more Sodium than Garden cress. While Hominy contains 345mg of Sodium, Garden cress contains only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hominy, canned, white and Cress, garden, 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
Hominy
2
:
8
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Potassium +6633.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +690%
Hominy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 12% 15% 1% 45% 29% 10% 10% 17%
Garden cress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Potassium +6633.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +690%

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
0
:
10
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Vitamin A +691600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4840%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin K +270850%
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%
Garden cress
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin A +691600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4840%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin K +270850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
Hominy
2
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3
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.3%
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 89.4
Hominy
14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
Garden cress
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.3%
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 89.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
Hominy
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2
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.239
Hominy
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.399 g
Garden cress
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.239

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 11.76g 4.4g Hominy
Protein 1.48g 2.6g Garden cress
Fats 0.88g 0.7g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 5.5g Hominy
Calories 72kcal 32kcal Hominy
Sugar 1.82g 4.4g Hominy
Fiber 2.5g 1.1g Hominy
Calcium 10mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 0.62mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 16mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 35mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 9mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 345mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 1.05mg 0.23mg Hominy
Copper 0.03mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.07mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 3µg 0.9µg Hominy
Vitamin A 1IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 1µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 0.2µg 541.9µg Garden cress
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 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.228g Hominy

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is better in case of low diet
Hominy Garden cress
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
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.