French fries vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french fries and hummus?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5, while hummus is higher in copper, manganese, iron, folate, zinc, and fiber.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 45% higher.
- Hummus has 5 times less vitamin B3 than french fries. French fries have 3.004mg of vitamin B3, while hummus has 0.582mg.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than hummus (6).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Hummus, commercial types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +153.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +102.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +416.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.527mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.773mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.44mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.582mg | 15% |
| Folate | 30µg | 83µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.83mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.613g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 579mg | 228mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 7.9g | 9% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 14.29g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.132mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 6g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 14.73g | 9.6g | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 210mg | 379mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 176mg | 7% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 166kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 4.039g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 1.437g | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
27%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)