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Hummus vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hummus and Chinese cuisine

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 53% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Hummus. Hummus contains 0.18mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.033mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +119.8%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +975.5%
Contains more Manganese +425.9%
Contains more Selenium +157.7%
Equal in Sodium - 409
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +119.8%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +975.5%
Contains more Manganese +425.9%
Contains more Selenium +157.7%
Equal in Sodium - 409

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4106.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4106.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Equal in Other - 1.51
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 5.79g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 7.08g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 5.3g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 7.29g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 105kcal Hummus
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.5g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 22mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 1.11mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 15mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 76mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 204mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 409mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 1.5mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.049mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.147mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 30IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.033mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.055mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.161mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 45µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.058g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 1.217g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 2.13g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hummus
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.