Hummus vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and cornmeal
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, and phosphorus; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and selenium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 50% more than cornmeal.
- Cornmeal has 54 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while cornmeal has 7mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +121.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +593.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +303.8% |
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 | +206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +753.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +448.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +495.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +456% |
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Protein
~7.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +935.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.076mg | 50% |
| Folate | 83µg | 209µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.551mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4.968mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.174mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.382mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 4.36mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 79.45g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.828g | 19% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 10.5µg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 1.75g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.66mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 370kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.39g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.22g | 6% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)