Hummus vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hummus and barley
- Hummus has more folate; however, barley has more selenium, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron.
- Barley's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.
- Hummus has 32 times more sodium than barley. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while barley has 12mg.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index than hummus.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hummus, commercial and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
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 FolateFolate | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +691.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +317.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +605.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1269.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 37.7µg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 1.943mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 6g | 17.3g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.646mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4.604mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 73.48g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 1.108g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.285mg | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 19µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 133mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.6mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 264mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 2.3g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.295g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.318mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 12.48g | 9% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 354kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.77mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 452mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.482g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.498mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% |
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
14%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)