Hummus vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and matzo
- Hummus is higher in copper, folate, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium, yet matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Matzo covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than hummus.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Crackers, matzo, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +184% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +778.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1319.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +585.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1448.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +485.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3080.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +499.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 36.9µg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.06mg | 52% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 83.7g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.892mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.603g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.291mg | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 17µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.387mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 1.4g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 89mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 3g | 12% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 395kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 25mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.68mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.127g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.443mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.226g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 10g | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)