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Hummus vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Hamburger different?

  • Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 60% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus contains 7 times more Fiber than Hamburger. Hummus contains 6g of Fiber, while Hamburger contains 0.9g.
  • Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat.

Hummus, commercial and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 Magnesium +255%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Copper +479.1%
Contains more Manganese +256.2%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Copper +479.1%
Contains more Manganese +256.2%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414

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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +821.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +821.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +10.5%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 7.9g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 9.6g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 14.29g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 166kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Hummus
Fiber 6g 0.9g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.44mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 71mg 20mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 136mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 226mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 414mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.527mg 0.091mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.217mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 83µg 56µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.814g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 5.096g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.38g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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

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.