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Hummus vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hummus and Figs?

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 in Hummus is higher than in Figs.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 51% more.
  • Figs contain 379 times less Sodium than Hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Figs contain 1mg.

We used Hummus, commercial and Figs, raw 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
8
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2
Figs
Contains more Iron +559.5%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more Zinc +1120%
Contains more Copper +652.9%
Contains more Manganese +503.9%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +559.5%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more Zinc +1120%
Contains more Copper +652.9%
Contains more Manganese +503.9%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 232

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
5
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5
Figs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
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2
Figs
Contains more Protein +953.3%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Water +18.8%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +953.3%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Water +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
:
1
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6019.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2409%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6019.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2409%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Figs
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 Figs Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 16.28g Figs
Protein 7.9g 0.75g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.3g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 19.18g Figs
Calories 166kcal 74kcal Hummus
Sugar 16.26g Hummus
Fiber 6g 2.9g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 35mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.37mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 17mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 14mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 379mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 1.83mg 0.15mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.07mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.128mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 0.2µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.06mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.05mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.4mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.113mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 6µg Hummus
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.066g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.144g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Hummus
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.