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Chickpea raw vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chickpea raw and hummus

  • Chickpea raw is richer than hummus in manganese, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 893% higher.
  • Chickpea raw contains 12 times more vitamin B5 than hummus. Chickpea raw contains 1.588mg of vitamin B5, while hummus contains 0.132mg.
  • Chickpea raw contains less sodium.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index than chickpea raw.

Food types used in this article are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw 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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +11.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.9%
Contains more IronIron +76.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2656.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1103%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +571.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 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 +159.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.5%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +58.9%
Contains more WaterWater +767.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 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 -58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chickpea raw Hummus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 raw Hummus DV% diff.
Manganese 21.306mg 0.773mg 893%
Folate 557µg 83µg 119%
Vitamin B5 1.588mg 0.132mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.2mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.18mg 25%
Protein 20.47g 7.9g 25%
Fiber 12.2g 6g 25%
Iron 4.31mg 2.44mg 23%
Choline 99.3mg 18%
Carbs 62.95g 14.29g 16%
Sodium 24mg 379mg 15%
Potassium 718mg 228mg 14%
Copper 0.656mg 0.527mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.064mg 11%
Calories 378kcal 166kcal 11%
Phosphorus 252mg 176mg 11%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.83mg 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.377g 4.039g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.541mg 0.582mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.731g 3.613g 6%
Fats 6.04g 9.6g 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.6µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.603g 1.437g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 57mg 38mg 2%
Magnesium 79mg 71mg 2%
Net carbs 50.75g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpea raw Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Chickpea raw
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw 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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.