Hummus vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and milk
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, milk is richer in vitamin B12.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 57% more than milk.
- Milk contains less sodium.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +228.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +440.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1560% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +889.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1358.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10222.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.01mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.003mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.03mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 0g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.035g | 24% |
| Folate | 83µg | 5µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 11mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.97g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 95mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.185mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.277g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 3.37g | 9% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 42kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.361mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.633g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 4.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 150mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 3.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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
14%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals