Hummus vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hummus and basil
- Hummus has more fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, basil has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and calcium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 105% more.
- Hummus has 95 times more sodium than basil. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while basil has 4mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than hummus.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hummus, commercial and Basil, fresh.
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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 CopperCopper | +36.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +365.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.5% |
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 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +439.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4489.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +828.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.389g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.6g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 56mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 1.148mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.385mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.64g | 14% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.088g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.15g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.17mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 23kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.041g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 68µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 2.65g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.902mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 295mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil 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.