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Hummus vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hummus and Jerky

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 74% more than Hummus.
  • Jerky has 7 times less Manganese than Hummus. Hummus has 0.773mg of Manganese, while Jerky has 0.111mg.
  • Hummus contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Hummus
5
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5
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +132.2%
Contains more Manganese +596.4%
Contains more Iron +122.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +343.2%
Contains more Selenium +311.5%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +132.2%
Contains more Manganese +596.4%
Contains more Iron +122.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +343.2%
Contains more Selenium +311.5%

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
3
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8
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
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 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
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3
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Protein +320.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +322.2%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Protein +320.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +322.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
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1
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 7.9g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 9.6g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 14.29g 11g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.8g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 20mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 71mg 51mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 228mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 379mg 2081mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.527mg 0.227mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.111mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.154mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.179mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 10.85g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 1.011g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 1702mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.