Hummus vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hummus and cauliflower
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, cauliflower is higher in vitamin C.
- Hummus covers your daily need for copper, 54% more than cauliflower.
- Hummus has 13 times more sodium than cauliflower. While hummus has 379mg of sodium, cauliflower has only 30mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Cauliflower, raw.
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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 | +373.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +481% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1251.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +398.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
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 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +405.3% |
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:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +311.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3328.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11779.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11554.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 48.2mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.039mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.155mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.42mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.031g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 44mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 2g | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.27mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.28g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 13% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 1.92g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.667mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.034g | 10% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 57µg | 7% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 25kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.13g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 4.97g | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.