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Hummus vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hummus and French beans

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while French beans has more Fiber.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 46% higher.
  • French beans contains 63 times less Sodium than Hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while French beans contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +358.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
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 19% 41% 40% 44% 33% 1% 18% 39% 50% 7%
Contains more Iron +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +358.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.546
Equal in Folate - 75
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 1% 0% 0% 4% 33% 15% 11% 14% 25% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.546
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1163.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Equal in Water - 66.57
Equal in Other - 1.6
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 24% 67%
Protein: 7.05 g
Fats: 0.76 g
Carbs: 24.02 g
Water: 66.57 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1163.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Equal in Water - 66.57
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7667.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
14% 9% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.453 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7667.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus French beans Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 14.62g French beans
Protein 7.9g 7.05g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.76g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 24.02g French beans
Calories 166kcal 129kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g 9.4g French beans
Calcium 38mg 63mg French beans
Iron 2.44mg 1.08mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 56mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 102mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 370mg French beans
Sodium 379mg 6mg French beans
Zinc 1.83mg 0.64mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.115mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.382mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 1.2µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 3IU Hummus
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg French beans
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.13mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.062mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.546mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.222mg French beans
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.105mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 75µg Hummus
Tryptophan 0.083mg French beans
Threonine 0.297mg French beans
Isoleucine 0.311mg French beans
Leucine 0.563mg French beans
Lysine 0.484mg French beans
Methionine 0.106mg French beans
Phenylalanine 0.381mg French beans
Valine 0.369mg French beans
Histidine 0.196mg French beans
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.083g French beans
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.052g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.453g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus French beans
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
13%
French beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
29%
French beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French beans
French beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans
French beans 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)

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. French beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173739/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.