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Hummus vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hummus and apples

  • Apples contain less copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, zinc, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B1 than hummus.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 56% higher.
  • Apples contain 379 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while apples contain 1mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Hummus
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more IronIron +1933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1851.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2108.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Hummus
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Apple
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
4
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2938.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5547.1%
Contains more OtherOther +710%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
~equal in Carbs ~13.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6984.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Apple DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.027mg 56%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.035mg 32%
Iron 2.44mg 0.12mg 29%
Phosphorus 176mg 11mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.051g 24%
Folate 83µg 3µg 20%
Magnesium 71mg 5mg 16%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.04mg 16%
Sodium 379mg 1mg 16%
Fats 9.6g 0.17g 15%
Protein 7.9g 0.26g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.017mg 14%
Fiber 6g 2.4g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.041mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.007g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Calories 166kcal 52kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.028g 6%
Selenium 2.6µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Potassium 228mg 107mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.091mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.061mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 11.41g N/A
Carbs 14.29g 13.81g 0%
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Hummus
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.