Hummus vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hummus and french fries?
- Hummus is richer in copper, manganese, iron, folate, zinc, and fiber, while french fries are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 45% higher.
- French fries have 4 times less zinc than hummus. Hummus has 1.83mg of zinc, while french fries have 0.5mg.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than hummus (6).
We used Hummus, commercial and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.
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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 | +102.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +416.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.124mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.247mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Folate | 83µg | 30µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.372mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 5.398g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 579mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.43g | 9% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 41.44g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.58mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 9.6g | 14.73g | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 379mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 312kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 5.969g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 2.336g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)