Kale vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kale and hominy
- Kale has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium; however, hominy has more zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for kale is 681% higher.
- Kale is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Hominy, canned, white.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1415.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2660% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +408400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +675% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +670% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 817µg | 0.2µg | 681% |
| Vitamin A | 681µg | 0µg | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.416mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 345mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.005mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.05mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.006mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.003mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.63g | 14.26g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 72kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g | 0.399g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.63g | 11.76g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 3.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.085mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.133mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.114mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.045mg | 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?
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.