Egg vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between eggs and hummus?
- Eggs are higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, hummus is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 164% more.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1084.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +610% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2873.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +701.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +959.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1175.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.039g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.527mg | 164% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg | 124% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 2.6µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.064mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.773mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.132mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 3.613g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 71mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 379mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 7.9g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 1.437g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 14.29g | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 228mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.582mg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 9.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 166kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 4.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins