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Salmon raw vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salmon raw and hummus

  • Salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet hummus is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 133% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 14 times more selenium than hummus. Salmon raw contains 36.5µg of selenium, while hummus contains 2.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 PotassiumPotassium +114.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1303.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more IronIron +205%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4731.3%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +232%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 ProteinProtein +151.1%
Contains more OtherOther +228.4%
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~66.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -31.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 2.6µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.2mg 48%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.582mg 45%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.773mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.132mg 31%
Copper 0.25mg 0.527mg 31%
Protein 19.84g 7.9g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.064mg 24%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Iron 0.8mg 2.44mg 21%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 44mg 379mg 15%
Folate 25µg 83µg 15%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.83mg 11%
Magnesium 29mg 71mg 10%
Potassium 490mg 228mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 3.613g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 4.039g 5%
Carbs 0g 14.29g 5%
Fats 6.34g 9.6g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.18mg 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 176mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 38mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.981g 1.437g 2%
Calories 142kcal 166kcal 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.