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Brie vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and hummus

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium, yet hummus is richer in copper, manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 80% higher.
  • Hummus contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Hummus
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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 +384.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +457.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +388%
Contains more CopperCopper +2673.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2173.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~176mg

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.
Brie
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Hummus
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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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Hummus
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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 ProteinProtein +162.7%
Contains more FatsFats +188.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3075.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Hummus
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Hummus DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 1.437g 73%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Copper 0.019mg 0.527mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.064mg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.773mg 32%
Fats 27.68g 9.6g 28%
Protein 20.75g 7.9g 26%
Iron 0.5mg 2.44mg 24%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.6µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 3.613g 19%
Vitamin A 174µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 38mg 15%
Magnesium 20mg 71mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.132mg 11%
Sodium 629mg 379mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 4.039g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.18mg 9%
Calories 334kcal 166kcal 8%
Carbs 0.45g 14.29g 5%
Folate 65µg 83µg 5%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.83mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.2mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 228mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Phosphorus 188mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.582mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
45%
Brie
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.