Hummus vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hummus and couscous?
- Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, fiber, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 54% more.
- Couscous contains 76 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while couscous contains 5mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than couscous (65).
We used Hummus, commercial and Couscous, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +787.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1185.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +603.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +820.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +957.7% |
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +523.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18259.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5545.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.041mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 27.5µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.084mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.064g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 22mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.4g | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.16g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.051mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.022g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.063mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.79g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.029g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.371mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 23.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.