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Cornmeal vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cornmeal and Hummus

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 50% more than Cornmeal.
  • Hummus has 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Hummus has 0.582mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 IronIron +78.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +303.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +593.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.3%

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% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 CarbsCarbs +456%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
Contains more FatsFats +448.6%
Contains more WaterWater +495.6%
Contains more OtherOther +217.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +935.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Hummus Opinion
Calories 370kcal 166kcal Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 1.75g 9.6g Hummus
Net carbs 75.55g 8.29g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 14.29g Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 71mg Hummus
Calcium 3mg 38mg Hummus
Potassium 142mg 228mg Hummus
Iron 4.36mg 2.44mg Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Hummus
Fiber 3.9g 6g Hummus
Copper 0.076mg 0.527mg Hummus
Zinc 0.66mg 1.83mg Hummus
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 176mg Hummus
Sodium 7mg 379mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 30IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 10.5µg 2.6µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.18mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.064mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.582mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.132mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 209µg 83µg Cornmeal
Choline 8.6mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.437g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.613g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.