Calories in Hominy, canned, yellow
Generic food Canned Grains and Pasta
Hominy, canned, yellow contains 72 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 115 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 252 foods.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.88 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 345 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.003 mg | 0.3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.033 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.62 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 35 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 9 mg | 0.2% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.07 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 3 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.5 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber2.5 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat0.88 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium345 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.058 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.033 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.031 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.033 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.076 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.056 g |
| Valine ? | 0.077 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.068 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.045 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.12 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.052 g |
| Proline ? | 0.14 g |
| Serine ? | 0.065 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.39 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 82.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.86 g |
| Energy ? | 301 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 110 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
Other forms of Hominy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hominy, canned, white Canned | 72 | 1.5 g | 14.3 g | 0.88 g |
| Hominy, cooked Cooked | 88 | 1.5 g | 13.8 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oat bran, cooked Cooked | 40 | 3.2 g | 11.4 g | 0.86 g |
| Amaranth grain, cooked Cooked | 102 | 3.8 g | 18.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked Cooked | 92 | 3.4 g | 19.9 g | 0.62 g |
| Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 79 | 1.8 g | 17.2 g | 0.16 g |
| Teff, cooked Cooked | 101 | 3.9 g | 19.9 g | 0.65 g |
| Yellow rice, cooked, NS as to fat Cooked | 88 | 1.8 g | 19.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Yellow rice, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 88 | 1.8 g | 19.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Bulgur, no added fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned hominy?
100 g of canned hominy has 72 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 115 kcal.
How much protein is in canned hominy?
Canned hominy contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in canned hominy?
Canned hominy has 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in canned hominy?
Canned hominy contains 0.88 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in canned hominy?
100 g contains 345 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does hominy have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, hominy, canned, yellow has 72 kcal, while hominy, cooked has 88 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169752. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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