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Hummus vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hummus and wheat Bread

  • Hummus has more copper; however, wheat Bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than hummus.
  • Hummus has 3 times more copper than wheat Bread. While hummus has 0.527mg of copper, wheat Bread has only 0.198mg.
  • Hummus has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.2%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1184.6%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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
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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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +973.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~86µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +124.8%
Contains more WaterWater +174.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Selenium 2.6µg 33.4µg 56%
Copper 0.527mg 0.198mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 6.25mg 35%
Manganese 0.773mg 1.377mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.382mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.439mg 22%
Iron 2.44mg 4.09mg 21%
Carbs 14.29g 55.77g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 1.72g 13%
Calcium 38mg 165mg 13%
Sodium 379mg 601mg 10%
Protein 7.9g 12.96g 10%
Fats 9.6g 4.27g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 1.019g 8%
Calories 166kcal 313kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.456mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Fiber 6g 4.7g 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.153mg 4%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.47mg 3%
Magnesium 71mg 59mg 3%
Phosphorus 176mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.989g 2%
Folate 83µg 86µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 8.29g 51.07g N/A
Potassium 228mg 223mg 0%
Sugar 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.