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Hummus vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Hot dog different?

  • Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, and Iron, while Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus is lower in Sodium.

Hummus, commercial and Frankfurter, meat 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.
Hummus
7
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Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +443.3%
Contains more Manganese +1617.8%
Contains more Calcium +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Selenium +380.8%
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +443.3%
Contains more Manganese +1617.8%
Contains more Calcium +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Selenium +380.8%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
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Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +116%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +116%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 4.17g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 9.6g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 14.29g 4.17g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Fiber 6g 0g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 2.44mg 1.09mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 15mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 228mg 152mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 1090mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 1.2mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.097mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.045mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.055mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.166mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 6µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 7.666g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.