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Hummus vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Omelette different?

  • Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Omelette is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 104% more than Hummus.

Hummus, commercial and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +736.5%
Contains more Manganese +3120.8%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +736.5%
Contains more Manganese +3120.8%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167

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 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1956.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1956.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2132.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +2132.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 0.64g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 9.6g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 14.29g 0.64g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 154kcal Hummus
Sugar 0.31g Hummus
Fiber 6g 0g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 48mg Omelette
Iron 2.44mg 1.48mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 11mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 167mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 117mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 1.83mg 1.09mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.063mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.024mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 30IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.034mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.143mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 39µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.709g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 3.319g Hummus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 2.712g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Omelette
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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.