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Jerky vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Hummus

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 74% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Jerky
Jerky
5
:
5
Hummus
Hummus
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%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +132.2%
Contains more Manganese +596.4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
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%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +132.2%
Contains more Manganese +596.4%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Jerky
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%
Hummus
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Hummus
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
34%
Jerky
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
64%
Hummus

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.