Candy bar vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candy bar and hummus
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet hummus is higher in iron.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11754% more than hummus.
- Candy bar contains 14 times more vitamin B3 than hummus. While candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, hummus contains only 0.582mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in hummus is lower.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1261.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +528.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +251% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4061.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.2mg | 11754% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 3.613g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.582mg | 46% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 9.6g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 4.039g | 32% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.527mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.773mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 176mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.83mg | 19% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 166kcal | 18% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.44mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 1.437g | 15% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 7.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.132mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 14.29g | 11% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 379mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 228mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 2.6µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Folate | 75µg | 83µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)