Hummus vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hummus and almond butter
- Hummus has less vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, calcium, fiber, vitamin B3, and potassium than almond butter.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 67% more than hummus.
- Hummus has 54 times more sodium than almond butter. While hummus has 379mg of sodium, almond butter has only 7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +293% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +813.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +339% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3960.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +478.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +703.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 161% | |
| Fats | 9.6g | 55.5g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 32.445g | 71% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.939mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 13.613g | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 2.131mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 279mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 508mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.934mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 347mg | 31% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 20.96g | 26% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 614kcal | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 10.3g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.155mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 748mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 3.29mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.49mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 4.152g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 53µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.318mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 18.82g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% |
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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
14%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.715g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)