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Ground beef vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Hummus

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Hummus.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +634.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +8488.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
Equal in Phosphorus - 176
Equal in Potassium - 228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +634.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +8488.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
Equal in Phosphorus - 176
Equal in Potassium - 228

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 B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.5%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 23.87g 7.9g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 9.6g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 241kcal 166kcal Ground beef
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 33mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 2.27mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 17mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 166mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 241mg 228mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 379mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.83mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.009mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 19.1µg 2.6µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.064mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.582mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.132mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.2mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Hummus
Trans Fat 1.173g Hummus
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 4.039g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3.613g Hummus
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.