Hummus vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and amaranth
- Hummus has more copper, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, amaranth is richer in selenium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 42% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has 63 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 | +68.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.5% |
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 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +507.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.149mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 6g | 2.1g | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Folate | 83µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 1.58g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.854mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 16.59g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 91)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)