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Porridge vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Porridge and Hummus

  • Porridge has more Iron, while Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% higher.
  • Hummus contains 2 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge contains 3.74mg of Iron, while Hummus contains 2.44mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1320%
Contains more Phosphorus +1073.3%
Contains more Potassium +1325%
Contains more Zinc +1307.7%
Contains more Copper +1217.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 2.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1320%
Contains more Phosphorus +1073.3%
Contains more Potassium +1325%
Contains more Zinc +1307.7%
Contains more Copper +1217.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 2.6

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1438.5%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1438.5%
Contains more Folate +591.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Protein +448.6%
Contains more Fats +4471.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +636.4%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
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 Water +31.6%
Contains more Protein +448.6%
Contains more Fats +4471.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +636.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3069.3%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3069.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 8.29g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.21g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 10.52g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 50kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 0.03g Hummus
Fiber 0.5g 6g Hummus
Calcium 87mg 38mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 2.44mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 15mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 16mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 6mg 379mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.04mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.8µg 2.6µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 12µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 1.437g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.