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Hummus vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hummus and cheeseburgers?

  • Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 46% more.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 3 times less fiber than hummus. Hummus contains 6g of fiber, while cheeseburgers contain 2g.
  • Hummus has less saturated fat.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than cheeseburgers (66).

We used Hummus, commercial and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +374.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +653.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +796.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +72.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.111mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Selenium 2.6µg 19.6µg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 5.217mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.363mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.437g 6.473g 23%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.316mg 20%
Protein 7.9g 16.51g 17%
Fiber 6g 2g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 1.658g 13%
Magnesium 71mg 26mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.293mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.545mg 8%
Fats 9.6g 14.72g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Calcium 38mg 119mg 8%
Calories 166kcal 308kcal 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Sodium 379mg 515mg 6%
Zinc 1.83mg 2.49mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Carbs 14.29g 28.03g 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Folate 83µg 70µg 3%
Iron 2.44mg 2.71mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 5.413g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.228mg 2%
Phosphorus 176mg 161mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 228mg 196mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.