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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.

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 Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +201.2%
Contains more Magnesium +102.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +266%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +213%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +201.2%
Contains more Magnesium +102.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +266%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +213%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Folate +176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Folate +176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Carbs +190%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Water +72.7%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
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 Fats +53.4%
Contains more Carbs +190%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Water +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated 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.
French fries Hummus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 8.29g French fries
Protein 3.43g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 14.73g 9.6g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 14.29g French fries
Calories 312kcal 166kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Hummus
Fiber 3.8g 6g Hummus
Calcium 18mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.81mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 35mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 125mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 579mg 228mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 379mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.124mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.247mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.582mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.132mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.2mg French fries
Folate 30µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Hummus
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 4.039g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.613g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Hummus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.