Hominy vs Arrowroot flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Hominy, canned, white is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Hominy 72
Arrowroot flour 357
Protein (g)
Hominy 1.48
Arrowroot flour 0.300
Carbs (g)
Hominy 14.3
Arrowroot flour 88.2
Fat (g)
Hominy 0.880
Arrowroot flour 0.100
Fiber (g)
Hominy 2.50
Arrowroot flour 3.40
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Hominy, canned, white — 1.48g vs 0.300g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Hominy, canned, white — 72 vs 357 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Hominy, canned, white scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Hominy | Arrowroot flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 72 kcal | 357 kcal | -80% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 82.5 g | 11.4 g | +626% |
| Protein | 1.48 g | 0.300 g | +393% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.880 g | 0.100 g | +780% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.3 g | 88.2 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.50 g | 3.40 g | -26% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.123 g | 0.019 g | +547% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.231 g | 0.002 g | +11450% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.003 mg | 0.001 mg | +200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.006 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.033 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.154 mg | 0.130 mg | +18% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.005 mg | 0.005 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -86% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 3.10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 40.0 mg | -75% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.620 mg | 0.330 mg | +88% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +433% |
| Phosphorus, P | 35.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +600% |
| Potassium, K | 9.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -18% |
| Sodium, Na | 267 mg | 2.00 mg | +13250% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.05 mg | 0.070 mg | +1400% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 0.040 mg | -25% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.070 mg | 0.470 mg | -85% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 301 kj | 1494 kj | -80% |
| Ash | 0.860 g | 0.080 g | +975% |
| Total Sugars | 1.51 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -86% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -86% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 30.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.017 g | +518% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.001 g | +1300% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.230 g | 0.002 g | +11400% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.399 g | 0.045 g | +787% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.387 g | 0.036 g | +975% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | 0.009 g | +33% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.008 g | 0.004 g | +100% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.050 g | 0.012 g | +317% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.058 g | 0.010 g | +480% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.202 g | 0.019 g | +963% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.033 g | 0.013 g | +154% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.006 g | +417% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.033 g | 0.006 g | +450% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.076 g | 0.012 g | +533% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.056 g | 0.009 g | +522% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.077 g | 0.014 g | +450% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.068 g | 0.012 g | +467% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.045 g | 0.004 g | +1025% |
| Alanine | 0.107 g | 0.014 g | +664% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.115 g | 0.047 g | +145% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.299 g | 0.050 g | +498% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.052 g | 0.014 g | +271% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.138 g | 0.009 g | +1433% |
| Serine | 0.065 g | 0.013 g | +400% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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