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Hummus vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hummus and bagel?

  • Hummus is richer in copper, fiber, and zinc, while bagel is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for selenium is 47% higher.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index (69) than hummus (6).

We used Hummus, commercial and Bagels, wheat 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.
Hummus
7
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%
Bagel
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1003.8%

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
1
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%
Bagel
7
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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +479%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Bagel
3
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +527.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.1%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

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
Bagel
1
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1292.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Bagel DV% diff.
Selenium 2.6µg 28.7µg 47%
Copper 0.527mg 0.175mg 39%
Manganese 0.773mg 1.43mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.403mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.936g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.37mg 17%
Carbs 14.29g 48.89g 12%
Fats 9.6g 1.53g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.209mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.29g 9%
Fiber 6g 4.1g 8%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0g 7%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.1mg 7%
Magnesium 71mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.375mg 5%
Phosphorus 176mg 142mg 5%
Protein 7.9g 10.2g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.147mg 4%
Calories 166kcal 250kcal 4%
Iron 2.44mg 2.76mg 4%
Sodium 379mg 439mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Potassium 228mg 165mg 2%
Folate 83µg 76µg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 44.79g N/A
Sugar 6.12g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Bagel
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
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.