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Hummus vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hummus and Lasagne

  • Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 49% more than Lasagne.
  • Hummus contains 4 times more Manganese than Lasagne. While Hummus contains 0.773mg of Manganese, Lasagne contains only 0.193mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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
7
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Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +485.6%
Contains more Manganese +300.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Selenium +511.5%
Equal in Sodium - 373
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +485.6%
Contains more Manganese +300.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Selenium +511.5%
Equal in Sodium - 373

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1356.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1356.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
:
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 15.36
Equal in Water - 70.87
Equal in Other - 1.57
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% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 15.36
Equal in Water - 70.87
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
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Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.4%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 7.9g 7.28g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 4.92g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 166kcal 135kcal Hummus
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.7g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 2.44mg 0.71mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 20mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 115mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 196mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.83mg 0.87mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.09mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.193mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 30IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.07mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.122mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 24µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.196g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 2.348g Hummus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 1.758g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.433g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.