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Hummus vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hummus and English muffin?

  • Hummus is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc, however, English muffin is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 44% more.
  • English muffin contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Hummus. Hummus contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B6, while English muffin contains 0.043mg.

We used Hummus, commercial and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.4%
Contains more Copper +308.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.4%
Contains more Copper +308.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%

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.
Hummus
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Folate +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Folate +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Water +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Water +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1237.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1237.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 7.9g 7.7g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 1.8g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 46g English muffin
Calories 166kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 6g 2.7g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 2.44mg 0.89mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 21mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 133mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 131mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 464mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.7mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.129mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.357mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.043mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 37µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.302g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.888g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.