Hummus vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and pastry
- Hummus is higher in copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 46% more than pastry.
- Hummus contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than pastry. While hummus contains 0.2mg of vitamin B6, pastry contains only 0.021mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in hummus is lower.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +343.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +273.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +830.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +852.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +342.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +616.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +683.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +296.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.6% |
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Protein
~7.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +434.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.114mg | 46% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 38.1g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 21.597g | 44% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 24.2µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 9.643g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4.168mg | 22% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 551kcal | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.398mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.021mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.488mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.53mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 45.1g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 4.894g | 9% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 249mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.56mg | 2% |
| Folate | 83µg | 78µg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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.