Hominy (canned, yellow) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 160 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.4g8% of calories
- Carbs23g80% of calories
- Fat1.4g11% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Hominy (canned, yellow) (1 cup, 160 g) has 115 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Iron12%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (160 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 115 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Hominy (canned, yellow)?
One serving of Hominy (canned, yellow) (1 cup) has 115 calories, which works out to 72 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Hominy (canned, yellow) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Hominy (canned, yellow) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Hominy (canned, yellow)?
552 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
