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Hummus vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hummus and guava?

  • Hummus is higher in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, guava is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 254% more.
  • Guava contains 190 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while guava contains 2mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than guava (31).

We used Hummus, commercial and Guavas, common, raw types 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.
Hummus
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Guava
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +695.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Guava
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 761% 10% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Guava
2
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.8%
Contains more FatsFats +910.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
~equal in Carbs ~14.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Guava
1
36% 11% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4542.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +801%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Guava DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 228.3mg 254%
Copper 0.527mg 0.23mg 33%
Iron 2.44mg 0.26mg 27%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.15mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.401g 21%
Phosphorus 176mg 40mg 19%
Sodium 379mg 2mg 16%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.23mg 15%
Fats 9.6g 0.95g 13%
Magnesium 71mg 22mg 12%
Protein 7.9g 2.55g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.087g 10%
Folate 83µg 49µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.067mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.11mg 7%
Potassium 228mg 417mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.451mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.272g 5%
Calories 166kcal 68kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.084mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 6g 5.4g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Calcium 38mg 18mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 8.92g N/A
Carbs 14.29g 14.32g 0%
Sugar 8.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Guava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Hummus
72%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.