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Bean vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bean and Hummus?

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 in Hummus is higher than in Bean.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% more.
  • Bean has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Hummus, commercial types in this article.

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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.
Bean
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Hummus
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.9%
Contains more IronIron +741.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%

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.
Bean
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Hummus
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.064mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Hummus
2
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 CarbsCarbs +43.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2300%
~equal in Water ~66.59g
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2000.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean Hummus Opinion
Calories 105kcal 166kcal Hummus
Protein 4.8g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.4g 9.6g Hummus
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg Bean
Net carbs 14.99g 8.29g Bean
Carbs 20.49g 14.29g Bean
Magnesium 32mg 71mg Hummus
Calcium 50mg 38mg Bean
Potassium 296mg 228mg Bean
Iron 0.29mg 2.44mg Hummus
Sugar 7.78g Hummus
Fiber 5.5g 6g Hummus
Copper 0.206mg 0.527mg Hummus
Zinc 1.4mg 1.83mg Hummus
Phosphorus 104mg 176mg Hummus
Sodium 1mg 379mg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU 30IU Bean
Vitamin A 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 4.5µg 2.6µg Bean
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 24µg 83µg Hummus
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g 1.437g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Bean
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.