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Hummus vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hummus and chives

  • Hummus is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1, yet chives are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chives is 86% higher.
  • Hummus contains 126 times more sodium than chives. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while chives contain 3mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Chives, 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%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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%
Chives
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
~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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1215.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4151.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Chives
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Copper 0.527mg 0.157mg 41%
Vitamin A 218µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.267g 22%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.373mg 17%
Phosphorus 176mg 58mg 17%
Sodium 379mg 3mg 16%
Fats 9.6g 0.73g 14%
Fiber 6g 2.5g 14%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.56mg 12%
Iron 2.44mg 1.6mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.095g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.078mg 9%
Protein 7.9g 3.27g 9%
Calories 166kcal 30kcal 7%
Magnesium 71mg 42mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.146g 6%
Folate 83µg 105µg 6%
Calcium 38mg 92mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.138mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.324mg 4%
Carbs 14.29g 4.35g 3%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg 3%
Potassium 228mg 296mg 2%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 1.85g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.647mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.