Hummus vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and chocolate
- Hummus has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B12.
- Chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 85% more than hummus.
- Chocolate has 16 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +376.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6764.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.2% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 18.519g | 78% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 8.02mg | 70% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 1.028mg | 56% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 31.28g | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 1.419mg | 28% |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 546kcal | 19% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 146mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 1.092g | 17% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 9.54g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 559mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 4.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.01mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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