Hummus vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hummus and focaccia
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium, while focaccia has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 48% higher.
- Focaccia contains 4 times less magnesium than hummus. Hummus contains 71mg of magnesium, while focaccia contains 20mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.
The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.
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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 | +255% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +479.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +511.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +530.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +388.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.091mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.47mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 15.9µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.67mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.301mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.364mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.994g | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.8g | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 138µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.645mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.16mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 561mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 35.82g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 5.67g | 4% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 249kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 7.89g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.877g | 3% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 8.77g | 2% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 38mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)