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La Preferida, PURPLE HOMINY, INDIAN PURPLE CORN
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 80 MG | 6% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 167 MG | 7% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 72 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.8g per 100g).
About PURPLE HOMINY, INDIAN PURPLE CORN
La Preferida Purple Hominy is canned Indian purple corn prepared with water, salt, citric acid, and hydrated lime in the traditional nixtamalization process. A 125 g serving provides 72 calories, 1.6 g protein, 15.2 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g fat, and 1.6 g fiber. The nixtamalization process increases the bioavailability of nutrients compared to plain corn, and the purple variety adds natural anthocyanin pigments. Used in traditional Mexican and South American dishes.
Ingredients
INDIAN (PURPLE) CORN PREPARED WITH WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND HYDRATED LIME TO ENHANCE FLAVOR.
Dietary Information
PURPLE HOMINY, INDIAN PURPLE CORN is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 72 calories per 100 grams, PURPLE HOMINY, INDIAN PURPLE CORN gets 9% of its calories from protein, 84% from carbohydrates, and 10% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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