Hominy vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hominy and wheat different?
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber than hominy.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 53% higher.
- Hominy contains 43 times more sodium than wheat. While hominy contains 345mg of sodium, wheat contains only 8mg.
Hominy, canned, white and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1722.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1371.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +963.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6884.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.5% |
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Fats
~0.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 3µg | 31.9µg | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 1.03mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.207mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 147mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.76mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.033mg | 2.305mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.095mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.48g | 5.71g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 4.3g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.84mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.26g | 27.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 132kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.76g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.123g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.076mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.147mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.