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Focaccia vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between focaccia and hummus

  • Focaccia has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B5, while hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 48% higher.
  • Hummus contains 6 times less vitamin B3 than focaccia. Focaccia contains 3.67mg of vitamin B3, while hummus contains 0.582mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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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 IronIron +29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +511.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.4%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 CarbsCarbs +150.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +45%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
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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 -39%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.091mg 0.527mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.18mg 24%
Selenium 15.9µg 2.6µg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.582mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.064mg 18%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.773mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.613g 17%
Fiber 1.8g 6g 17%
Folate 138µg 83µg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 71mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.132mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Iron 3.16mg 2.44mg 9%
Sodium 561mg 379mg 8%
Carbs 35.82g 14.29g 7%
Phosphorus 128mg 176mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.2mg 7%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.83mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 4.039g 4%
Calories 249kcal 166kcal 4%
Potassium 114mg 228mg 3%
Fats 7.89g 9.6g 3%
Saturated fat 0.877g 1.437g 3%
Protein 8.77g 7.9g 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 8.29g N/A
Calcium 35mg 38mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.