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Mexican style hominy
Mexican style hominy provides 48 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 1.6 g of protein. That is 16% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Canned vegetables category and comes in a 29 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (124 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 60 kcal | 46 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1 g | 10 g | 4% | 7.1 +13% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 4 g | 2.8 +16% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.8 g | 6 g | 21% | 2.1 +134% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 1.7 |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 −55% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4265 Canned vegetables products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 4.8 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other canned vegetables
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Ingredients
White hominy prepared with water, salt, citric acid and hydrated lime to enhance flavor.
Product details
- Quantity
- 29 oz
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (124 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071524020232
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican style hominy?
Mexican style hominy contains 48 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (124 g)).
How much sugar is in Mexican style hominy?
Mexican style hominy has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mexican style hominy healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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