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Brown sugar vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brown sugar and Hummus

  • Brown sugar has less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 53% more.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +118.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +688.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +6000%
Contains more Copper +1021.3%
Contains more Manganese +1107.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +118.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +688.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +6000%
Contains more Copper +1021.3%
Contains more Manganese +1107.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
6
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +8200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +8200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +586.4%
Contains more Protein +6483.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4869.4%
Contains more Other +260%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +586.4%
Contains more Protein +6483.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4869.4%
Contains more Other +260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 8.29g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 98.09g 14.29g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 166kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Hummus
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 83mg 38mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 9mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 4mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 133mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 28mg 379mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.047mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.064mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 1.2µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.132mg
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 1µg 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0g 1.437g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.