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Hummus vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hummus and black gram

  • Hummus has more copper, manganese, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron; however, black gram has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B3.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
  • Hummus has 54 times more sodium than black gram. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while black gram has 7mg.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index than hummus.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Hummus, commercial and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 16% 20% 66% 46% 23% 67% 0.91% 54% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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
2
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%
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 3.3% 0.67% 3% 0% 38% 17% 28% 26% 13% 0% 6.8% 71% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +1645.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.54g
~equal in Water ~72.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.359 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13827.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +906.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Black gram DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.139mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.359g 22%
Sodium 379mg 7mg 16%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.412mg 16%
Fats 9.6g 0.55g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.058mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.029g 10%
Iron 2.44mg 1.75mg 9%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.83mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.038g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.433mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.5mg 6%
Choline 29.6mg 5%
Calories 166kcal 105kcal 3%
Folate 83µg 94µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.15mg 3%
Phosphorus 176mg 156mg 3%
Fiber 6g 6.4g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 38mg 53mg 2%
Magnesium 71mg 63mg 2%
Carbs 14.29g 18.34g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Protein 7.9g 7.54g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 11.94g N/A
Potassium 228mg 231mg 0%
Sugar 2.01g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Selenium 2.6µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.385mg 0%
Leucine 0.625mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.44mg 0%
Valine 0.423mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Black gram
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
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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)

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.