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Hummus vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hummus and Lentil soup

  • Hummus is higher than Lentil soup in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 51% more than Lentil soup.
  • Hummus contains 8 times more Magnesium than Lentil soup. While Hummus contains 71mg of Magnesium, Lentil soup contains only 9mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hummus is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 +123.5%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +688.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +652.9%
Contains more Manganese +544.2%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
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 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +688.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +652.9%
Contains more Manganese +544.2%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%

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 B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +315%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +315%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +757.1%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Water +28.8%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +757.1%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Water +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2679.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2679.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 8.16g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 3.74g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 1.12g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 8.16g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 56kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 17mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 1.07mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 9mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 74mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 144mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 532mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.3mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.07mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.12mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 0.3µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.07mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.045mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.545mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.09mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 20µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.52g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.13g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Lentil soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.987g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.