Bran vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bran and hominy
- Hominy contains less manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium than bran.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bran is 39% higher.
- Hominy has 53 times less vitamin B1 than bran. Bran has 0.16mg of vitamin B1, while hominy has 0.003mg.
- Bran is lower in sodium.
- Bran has a higher glycemic index than hominy.
Food types used in this article are Oat bran, cooked 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 | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +922.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1277.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +5233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.5% |
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Fats
~0.88g
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Water
~82.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 0.964mg | 0.07mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 345mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.003mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 1.48g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 72kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.006mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 14.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 11.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.399g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 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 Saturated fat?
Hominy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
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.