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Hummus vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Minestrone different?

  • Hummus is higher than Minestrone in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hummus covers your daily need of Copper 53% more than Minestrone.
  • Hummus contains 24 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. Hummus contains 71mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.

Hummus, commercial and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +542.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +490.3%
Contains more Copper +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +542.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +490.3%
Contains more Copper +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%

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 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +346.3%
Contains more Fats +823.1%
Contains more Carbs +206.7%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Water +37.2%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +346.3%
Contains more Fats +823.1%
Contains more Carbs +206.7%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Water +37.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1292.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1292.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Minestrone
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 4.26g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 1.77g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 1.04g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 4.66g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 34kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g 0.4g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 14mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.38mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 3mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 23mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 130mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 1.83mg 0.31mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.051mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.152mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.022mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.018mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.391mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.041mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 15µg Hummus
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.29g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.46g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Minestrone
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%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.