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Hummus vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hummus and Ground beef

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +8488.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +634.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +8488.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +634.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 0g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 9.6g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 14.29g 0g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fiber 6g 0g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 33mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 2.27mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 17mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 166mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 379mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.83mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.527mg 0.079mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.009mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 30IU 9IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.051mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 83µg 7µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Hummus
Trans Fat 1.173g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 6.073g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.408g Hummus
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.