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Hominy vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hominy and Scallion

  • Hominy is higher in Zinc, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% higher.
  • Hominy has 22 times more Sodium than Scallion. While Hominy has 345mg of Sodium, Scallion has only 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hominy, canned, white and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 0.79% 23% 10% 29% 15% 45% 9.1% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2966.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~37mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 1% 0% 0.75% 1.4% 0.62% 9.2% 1.2% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 1.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +99600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103400%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.48 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 14.26 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 0.85 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +363.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
~equal in Water ~89.83g
~equal in Other ~0.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hominy
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16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.231 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.399 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +755.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Scallion Opinion
Calories 72kcal 32kcal Hominy
Protein 1.48g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.88g 0.19g Hominy
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 11.76g 4.74g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 7.34g Hominy
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Scallion
Calcium 10mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 9mg 276mg Scallion
Iron 0.62mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 1.82g 2.33g Hominy
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.03mg 0.083mg Scallion
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg Hominy
Phosphorus 35mg 37mg Scallion
Sodium 345mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 1IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.07mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.075mg Hominy
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.061mg Scallion
Vitamin K 0.2µg 207µg Scallion
Folate 1µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 3.1mg 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.027g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.074g Hominy
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.05mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.202mg 0.109mg Hominy
Lysine 0.033mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.031mg 0.02mg Hominy
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0.059mg Hominy
Valine 0.077mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.045mg 0.032mg Hominy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hominy Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.