Hummus vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hummus and chinese cuisine
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin C.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 53% higher.
- Chinese cuisine contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than hummus. Hummus contains 0.18mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine contains 0.033mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +119.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +975.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +425.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +445.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +84.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.527mg | 0.049mg | 53% |
Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.147mg | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
Fiber | 6g | 1.5g | 18% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 1.11mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 176mg | 76mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 71mg | 15mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.033mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 2.13g | 10% |
Folate | 83µg | 45µg | 10% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
Selenium | 2.6µg | 6.7µg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 1.217g | 7% |
Fats | 9.6g | 5.3g | 7% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.443mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
Calories | 166kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
Calcium | 38mg | 22mg | 2% |
Carbs | 14.29g | 7.29g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.978g | 2% |
Protein | 7.9g | 7.08g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Potassium | 228mg | 204mg | 1% |
Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
Sodium | 379mg | 409mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.29g | 5.79g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +81.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
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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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |