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Chinese cuisine vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese cuisine and hummus

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin C, while hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 53% higher.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 SeleniumSelenium +157.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +373.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +975.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.9%
~equal in Sodium ~379mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.049mg 0.527mg 53%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.773mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Fiber 1.5g 6g 18%
Iron 1.11mg 2.44mg 17%
Phosphorus 76mg 176mg 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Magnesium 15mg 71mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.18mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.613g 10%
Folate 45µg 83µg 10%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Selenium 6.7µg 2.6µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 4.039g 7%
Fats 5.3g 9.6g 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.132mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.582mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.2mg 3%
Calories 105kcal 166kcal 3%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.83mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 38mg 2%
Carbs 7.29g 14.29g 2%
Saturated fat 0.978g 1.437g 2%
Protein 7.08g 7.9g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 204mg 228mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.064mg 1%
Sodium 409mg 379mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 8.29g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.