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Hummus vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hummus and chard raw

  • Hummus is higher in copper, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, folate, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron, yet chard raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Chard raw covers your daily vitamin A needs 122% more than hummus.
  • Hummus contains 6 times more folate than chard raw. While hummus contains 83µg of folate, chard raw contains only 14µg.
  • The glycemic index of hummus is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Chard, swiss, 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.
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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9997.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5061.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 692%
Copper 0.527mg 0.179mg 39%
Vitamin A 306µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.07g 24%
Phosphorus 176mg 46mg 19%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.366mg 18%
Fiber 6g 1.6g 18%
Folate 83µg 14µg 17%
Fats 9.6g 0.2g 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.36mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.04mg 12%
Protein 7.9g 1.8g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.04g 10%
Iron 2.44mg 1.8mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.099mg 8%
Calories 166kcal 19kcal 7%
Sodium 379mg 213mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.03g 6%
Potassium 228mg 379mg 4%
Carbs 14.29g 3.74g 4%
Choline 18mg 3%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.09mg 2%
Magnesium 71mg 81mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.172mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 1.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw 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.

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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.