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Hummus vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hummus and Nutmeg

  • Hummus has less Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 123% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus has 24 times more Sodium than Nutmeg. While Hummus has 379mg of Sodium, Nutmeg has only 16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
1
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9
Nutmeg
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.2%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.2%

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.
Hummus
4
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6
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Equal in Folate - 76
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Water +968.9%
Contains more Fats +278.2%
Contains more Carbs +244.9%
Contains more Other +43.8%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Water +968.9%
Contains more Fats +278.2%
Contains more Carbs +244.9%
Contains more Other +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
:
0
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +932.3%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +932.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 7.9g 5.84g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 14.29g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 166kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Hummus
Fiber 6g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 38mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.44mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 71mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 176mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 228mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 379mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.83mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.527mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.773mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 2.6µg 1.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.057mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.16mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 76µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 25.94g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 3.22g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.35g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.