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Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Hummus

  • Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than Hummus in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 89% more than Hummus.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) contains 4 times more Potassium than Hummus. While Chickpea flour (besan) contains 846mg of Potassium, Hummus contains only 228mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chickpea flour (besan) 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 Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +99.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Contains more Selenium +219.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +99.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Contains more Selenium +219.2%

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Folate +426.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
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 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Folate +426.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +304.6%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Fats +43.5%
Contains more Water +547.8%
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
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 Protein +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +304.6%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Fats +43.5%
Contains more Water +547.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpea flour (besan) Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 47.02g 8.29g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 22.39g 7.9g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 6.69g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 57.82g 14.29g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 387kcal 166kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 10.85g Hummus
Fiber 10.8g 6g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 45mg 38mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 4.86mg 2.44mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 166mg 71mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 318mg 176mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 846mg 228mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 64mg 379mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 2.81mg 1.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.912mg 0.527mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.6mg 0.773mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.3µg 2.6µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 41IU 30IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B1 0.486mg 0.18mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.064mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 1.762mg 0.582mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.606mg 0.132mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.492mg 0.2mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 437µg 83µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Saturated Fat 0.693g 1.437g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.504g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 2.983g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chickpea flour (besan) 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
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.