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Hummus vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hummus and dried fruit

  • Hummus has more manganese, copper, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 71% more than hummus.
  • Dried fruit has 38 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while dried fruit has 10mg.
  • Dried fruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.66mg

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
3
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%
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.9%
~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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133%
Contains more FatsFats +1782.4%
Contains more WaterWater +115.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.3%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5358.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4782.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Potassium 228mg 1162mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.074g 24%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.235mg 23%
Copper 0.527mg 0.343mg 20%
Vitamin A 180µg 20%
Folate 83µg 10µg 18%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Carbs 14.29g 62.64g 16%
Sodium 379mg 10mg 16%
Phosphorus 176mg 71mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.015mg 14%
Fats 9.6g 0.51g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.589mg 13%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.39mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.074g 10%
Magnesium 71mg 32mg 9%
Protein 7.9g 3.39g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.516mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.017g 6%
Fiber 6g 7.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.143mg 4%
Calories 166kcal 241kcal 4%
Iron 2.44mg 2.66mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.074mg 1%
Selenium 2.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.