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Chicken sandwich vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and hummus

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Hummus covers your daily copper needs 51% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +665.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +686.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +253%
~equal in Potassium ~228mg
~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.
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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 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 +106.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.039g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.067mg 0.527mg 51%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.582mg 45%
Selenium 19.9µg 2.6µg 31%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.773mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.132mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.064mg 18%
Fiber 1.4g 6g 18%
Protein 16.28g 7.9g 17%
Sodium 753mg 379mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.2mg 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Magnesium 24mg 71mg 11%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.83mg 11%
Folate 47µg 83µg 9%
Iron 1.77mg 2.44mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.18mg 4%
Calories 250kcal 166kcal 4%
Saturated fat 2.123g 1.437g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.613g 3%
Calcium 58mg 38mg 2%
Fats 11.19g 9.6g 2%
Carbs 20.89g 14.29g 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 4.039g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Potassium 245mg 228mg 1%
Phosphorus 185mg 176mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.