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Hummus vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Macadamia different?

  • Hummus is higher in Folate, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 146% higher.
  • Hummus contains 76 times more Sodium than Macadamia. While Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, Macadamia contains only 5mg.

Hummus, commercial and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties 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 Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Calcium +123.7%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +434.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Calcium +123.7%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +434.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4796.3%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Contains more Fats +689.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.91
Equal in Carbs - 13.82
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Water +4796.3%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Contains more Fats +689.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.91
Equal in Carbs - 13.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1357.7%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1357.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 5.22g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 9.6g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 14.29g 13.82g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Hummus
Fiber 6g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 38mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 2.44mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 71mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 176mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 228mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 379mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.83mg 1.3mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.773mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 2.6µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 83µg 11µg Hummus
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 1.437g 12.061g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 1.502g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.