Wild rice vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wild rice and hominy different?
- Wild rice has more copper, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2 than hominy.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for hominy is 15% higher.
- Wild rice contains 39 times more vitamin B3 than hominy. While wild rice contains 1.287mg of vitamin B3, hominy contains only 0.033mg.
- Wild rice has less sodium.
- Hominy has a lower glycemic index (40) than wild rice (57).
Wild rice, cooked and Hominy, canned, white 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1022.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +302.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +229% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +362% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.3% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3mg | 345mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.135mg | 0.005mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.287mg | 0.033mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.006mg | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 1.48g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.003mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.34g | 14.26g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 3.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.399g | 1% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 72kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.54g | 11.76g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.73g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.049g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.167mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.276mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.119mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.104mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 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?
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wild rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.