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Chocolate cake vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Hummus different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Hummus is 36% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Hummus, commercial are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Selenium +357.7%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Selenium +357.7%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%

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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +207.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Water +172.9%
Equal in Other - 1.62
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Water +172.9%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 8.29g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 15.1g 9.6g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 14.29g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 166kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 6g Hummus
Calcium 60mg 38mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 32mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 106mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 140mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 315mg 379mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.207mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.28mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 11.9µg 2.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 30IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.064mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.582mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.132mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 27µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.437g Hummus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 4.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.