English muffin vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between English muffins and hummus?
- English muffins are higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B5; however, hummus is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and zinc.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 44% more.
- Hummus contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than English muffins. English muffins contain 0.446mg of vitamin B5, while hummus contains 0.132mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than English muffins (77).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +238.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.2% |
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Protein
~7.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -82% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1237.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.527mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.44mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 3.613g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.773mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 6g | 13% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 9.6g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 71mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Folate | 37µg | 83µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 46g | 14.29g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.83mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 4.039g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 176mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.582mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.132mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.437g | 5% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 379mg | 4% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 228mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 7.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)