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Potato salad vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato salad and Hummus

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +490.3%
Contains more Copper +346.6%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +490.3%
Contains more Copper +346.6%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%

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 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +194.8%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +14.1%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +194.8%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.437
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.613
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.437
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.613

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 8.29g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 8.2g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 11.17g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 143kcal 166kcal Hummus
Fiber 1.3g 6g Hummus
Calcium 19mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.65mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 15mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 52mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 254mg 228mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 0.31mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.118mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.101mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 4.1µg 2.6µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 30IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.582mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.132mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 7µg 83µg Hummus
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.437g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.613g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.