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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.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than figs (61).

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
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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%
Figs
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.6%
Contains more IronIron +559.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +652.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +503.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~232mg

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
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%
Figs
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more FolateFolate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6019.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2409%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.07mg 51%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.128mg 28%
Iron 2.44mg 0.37mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.144g 23%
Phosphorus 176mg 14mg 23%
Folate 83µg 6µg 19%
Sodium 379mg 1mg 16%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.15mg 15%
Fats 9.6g 0.3g 14%
Protein 7.9g 0.75g 14%
Magnesium 71mg 17mg 13%
Fiber 6g 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.06mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.066g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.113mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.06g 6%
Calories 166kcal 74kcal 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.3mg 3%
Carbs 14.29g 19.18g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 16.28g N/A
Calcium 38mg 35mg 0%
Potassium 228mg 232mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Figs
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
8%
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.