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Macaroon vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between macaroon and hummus?

  • Macaroon is higher in selenium; however, hummus is richer in copper, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
  • Hummus contains 3 times less selenium than macaroon. Macaroon contains 6.8µg of selenium, while hummus contains 2.6µg.
  • Hummus has less saturated fat.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Hummus, commercial types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +197.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.8%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2666.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.064mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 FatsFats +134.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +328.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more WaterWater +479%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Hummus DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 1.437g 85%
Manganese 0.773mg 34%
Copper 0.269mg 0.527mg 29%
Fats 22.55g 9.6g 20%
Folate 3µg 83µg 20%
Iron 0.82mg 2.44mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.613g 19%
Carbs 61.22g 14.29g 16%
Phosphorus 68mg 176mg 15%
Calories 460kcal 166kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.18mg 13%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.83mg 10%
Protein 3.02g 7.9g 10%
Magnesium 29mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.2mg 8%
Selenium 6.8µg 2.6µg 8%
Sodium 241mg 379mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 4.039g 6%
Fiber 5.1g 6g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 38mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 228mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.582mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.