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Hummus vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hummus and Tortilla

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Tortilla has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 47% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 6 times less Zinc than Hummus. Hummus contains 1.83mg of Zinc, while Tortilla contains 0.32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +273.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.9%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +188.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +538.5%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +273.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.9%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +188.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +538.5%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +18.1%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +18.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +910.5%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +249.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +910.5%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +249.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2083.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +824%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2083.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +824%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 7.9g 7.28g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.95g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 166kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Hummus
Fiber 6g 2.4g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 2.44mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 71mg 19mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 146mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 105mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 482mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.32mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.102mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.268mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.06mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.185g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.391g Hummus
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hummus Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.