Hominy vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hominy and teff
- The amount of manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in teff is higher than in hominy.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 121% more than hominy.
- Hominy contains 43 times more sodium than teff. While hominy contains 345mg of sodium, teff contains only 8mg.
- Hominy has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hominy is 40, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hominy, canned, white and Teff, cooked.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +390% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1088.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +653.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3985.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1840% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 2.86mg | 121% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.226mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 2.05mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.183mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 50mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.033mg | 0.909mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.48g | 3.87g | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 9mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.26g | 19.86g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.123g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1% | |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 101kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.11mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.76g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.076mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 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.