Hummus vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hummus and gingerbread
- Hummus is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and folate, yet gingerbread is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 37% higher.
- Hummus contains 5 times more zinc than gingerbread. Hummus contains 1.83mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
- Hummus contains less saturated fat.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 CopperCopper | +170.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +526.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.195mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 16.3µg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 54mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Folate | 83µg | 33µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 49.2g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 4.122g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 16.4g | 10% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 356kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 7.124g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.738mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.88mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 439mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.375mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 4.216g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.683mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 379mg | 327mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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
14%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.