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Hummus vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hummus and Oatmeal

  • Hummus has more Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Folate, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 51% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 8 times less Sodium than Hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Oatmeal contains 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +698.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.3%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +605.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +184.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +933%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +748.1%
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.
Hummus Oatmeal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 166kcal 68kcal Hummus
Protein 7.9g 2.37g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 1.36g Hummus
Net carbs 8.29g 9.97g Oatmeal
Carbs 14.29g 11.67g Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 26mg Hummus
Calcium 38mg 80mg Oatmeal
Potassium 228mg 61mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.7g Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.066mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.62mg Hummus
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 176mg 77mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 49mg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 30IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.773mg 0.558mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 83µg 44µg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.003g Hummus
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.391g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.426g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Oatmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Hummus
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.