Hummus vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and caesar salad
- Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, and fiber, yet caesar salad is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 52% more than hummus.
- Hummus contains 4 times more copper than caesar salad. While hummus contains 0.527mg of copper, caesar salad contains only 0.126mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in hummus is lower.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +318.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +513.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1107.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +364.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +456.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
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Fats
~9.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 31.4µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.126mg | 45% |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.321mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 233mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.297mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.237mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 1.461g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 4.206g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 13.39g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 231mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.447mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 2.38g | 4% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 454mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.34mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 9.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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.