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Hummus vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hummus and Pilaf

  • Hummus has more Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 54% more than Hummus.
  • Pilaf has 5 times less Fiber than Hummus. Hummus has 6g of Fiber, while Pilaf has 1.2g.
  • Hummus contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
6
:
3
Pilaf
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +1146.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +1146.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.44

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
1
:
10
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
:
3
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +600.7%
Contains more Water +728.2%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +434%
Contains more Other +138.3%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +600.7%
Contains more Water +728.2%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +434%
Contains more Other +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +982.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +858.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +982.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +858.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 7.9g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 9.6g 1.37g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 166kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.2g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 2.44mg
Magnesium 71mg 32mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 154mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 188mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 1303mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 1.01mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.166mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 2.6µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 30IU 14IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 83µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.373g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.377g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.