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Hominy vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hominy and Peppermint

  • Hominy contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 56% higher.

Food types used in this article are Hominy, canned, white and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6222.2%
Contains more IronIron +719.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +996.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1580%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +424700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5069.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2480%
Contains more FolateFolate +11300%
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.4%
Contains more OtherOther +108.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.94g
~equal in Carbs ~14.89g
~equal in Water ~78.65g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hominy Peppermint Opinion
Calories 72kcal 70kcal Hominy
Protein 1.48g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.88g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 11.76g 6.89g Hominy
Carbs 14.26g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 16mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 10mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 9mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 0.62mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Sugar 1.82g Peppermint
Fiber 2.5g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.03mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.05mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 35mg 73mg Peppermint
Sodium 345mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 1IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.05mg Hominy
Manganese 0.07mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 3µg Hominy
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.033mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hominy
Folate 1µg 114µg Peppermint
Choline 3.1mg Hominy
Saturated Fat 0.123g 0.246g Hominy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.231g 0.033g Hominy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.399g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.05mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.202mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.033mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.031mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.077mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.045mg 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hominy Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hominy
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.