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Corn syrup vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corn syrup and hummus?

  • The amount of copper, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, folate, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 in hummus is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 53% more.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than corn syrup (90).

We used Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 -59.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +787.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +418.2%
Contains more IronIron +559.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +894.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +673%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2810%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +443%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +202.5%
Contains more OtherOther +305%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.053mg 0.527mg 53%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.773mg 29%
Iron 0.37mg 2.44mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.613g 24%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Phosphorus 11mg 176mg 24%
Folate 0µg 83µg 21%
Carbs 77.59g 14.29g 21%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.83mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.9g 16%
Magnesium 8mg 71mg 15%
Fats 0g 9.6g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.18mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.039g 10%
Sodium 155mg 379mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.437g 7%
Calories 286kcal 166kcal 6%
Potassium 44mg 228mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.582mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.132mg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 2.6µg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.