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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.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

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
6
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
1
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% 0% 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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
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
4
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
2
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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.066mg 51%
Iron 2.44mg 5.96mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.426g 21%
Fiber 6g 1.7g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.025mg 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 14%
Phosphorus 176mg 77mg 14%
Sodium 379mg 49mg 14%
Fats 9.6g 1.36g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.215mg 12%
Magnesium 71mg 26mg 11%
Protein 7.9g 2.37g 11%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.62mg 11%
Folate 83µg 44µg 10%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.558mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.391g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.29mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.226g 6%
Calories 166kcal 68kcal 5%
Potassium 228mg 61mg 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 5µg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.317mg 4%
Calcium 38mg 80mg 4%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Carbs 14.29g 11.67g 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
14%
Hummus
26%
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.