Hominy vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 3.80g vs 1.48g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Hominy, canned, yellow — 72 vs 102 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth grain, cooked 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 | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 72 kcal | 102 kcal | -29% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 82.5 g | 75.2 g | +10% |
| Protein | 1.48 g | 3.80 g | -61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.880 g | 1.58 g | -44% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.3 g | 18.7 g | -24% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.50 g | 2.10 g | +19% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.123 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.231 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.003 mg | 0.015 mg | -80% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.006 mg | 0.022 mg | -73% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.033 mg | 0.235 mg | -86% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.154 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.005 mg | 0.113 mg | -96% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 22.0 ug | -95% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 47.0 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.620 mg | 2.10 mg | -70% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 65.0 mg | -75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 35.0 mg | 148 mg | -76% |
| Potassium, K | 9.00 mg | 135 mg | -93% |
| Sodium, Na | 345 mg | 6.00 mg | +5650% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.05 mg | 0.860 mg | +22% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 0.149 mg | -80% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.070 mg | 0.854 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.00 ug | 5.50 ug | -45% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 301 kj | 429 kj | -30% |
| Ash | 0.860 g | 0.770 g | +12% |
| Starch | — | 16.2 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 22.0 ug | -95% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 110 IU | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.380 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.050 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.240 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.105 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.230 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.399 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.387 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.008 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.058 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.202 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.033 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.031 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.033 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.076 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.056 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.077 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.068 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.045 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.107 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.115 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.299 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.052 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.138 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.065 g | — | |
* 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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