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Danish pastry vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between danish pastry and hummus

  • Danish pastry has more selenium and vitamin B2; however, hummus is higher in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Hummus covers your daily need for copper, 49% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 7 times more selenium than hummus. While danish pastry has 18.9µg of selenium, hummus has only 2.6µg.
  • Hummus has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Danish pastry, cheese 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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 +626.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +373.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +492.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.2%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg
~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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +128.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.3%
Contains more WaterWater +112.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.089mg 0.527mg 49%
Selenium 18.9µg 2.6µg 30%
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.437g 24%
Fiber 1g 6g 20%
Fats 21.9g 9.6g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.039g 18%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.773mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.064mg 15%
Magnesium 15mg 71mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Calories 374kcal 166kcal 10%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.83mg 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 176mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.582mg 9%
Carbs 37.2g 14.29g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 2.44mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.613g 7%
Folate 60µg 83µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Potassium 98mg 228mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Sodium 417mg 379mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.18mg 1%
Protein 8g 7.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 8.29g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 38mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.