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Feta vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between feta and hummus?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than feta (27).

We used Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Hummus
6
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 CalciumCalcium +1197.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +476.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.7%
Contains more IronIron +275.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1546.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2660.7%

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.
Feta
10
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Hummus
2
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +632.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Hummus
2
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 ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +121.7%
Contains more OtherOther +221%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Hummus
2
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 +14.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 1.437g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.064mg 60%
Copper 0.032mg 0.527mg 55%
Calcium 493mg 38mg 46%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.773mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Sodium 917mg 379mg 23%
Phosphorus 337mg 176mg 23%
Selenium 15µg 2.6µg 23%
Iron 0.65mg 2.44mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 3.613g 20%
Fats 21.28g 9.6g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.2mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.132mg 17%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Protein 14.21g 7.9g 13%
Folate 32µg 83µg 13%
Magnesium 19mg 71mg 12%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.83mg 10%
Calories 264kcal 166kcal 5%
Potassium 62mg 228mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.582mg 3%
Carbs 4.09g 14.29g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 4.039g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.