Hummus vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hummus and fruitcake different?
- Hummus is higher than fruitcake in copper, manganese, phosphorus, folate, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Hummus covers your daily need for copper, 53% more than fruitcake.
- Hummus contains 7 times more zinc than fruitcake. Hummus contains 1.83mg of zinc, while fruitcake contains 0.27mg.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than hummus (6).
Hummus, commercial and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +343.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +954% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +331.1% |
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Fats
~9.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.2g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.323g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.05mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 52mg | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 20µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 61.6g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.27mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 101mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 2.9g | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 3.7g | 9% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 324kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.226mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 153mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 3.323g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 1.048g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 9.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 4.2g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins