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Hummus vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hummus and Penne

  • Hummus is richer in Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Penne is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Hummus is 21% higher.
  • Hummus contains 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Penne. Hummus contains 4.039g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Penne contains 1g.
  • Penne contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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
8
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2
Penne
Contains more Iron +205%
Contains more Magnesium +136.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.4%
Contains more Calcium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +205%
Contains more Magnesium +136.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.4%
Contains more Calcium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%

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
8
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0
Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
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2
Penne
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
:
0
Penne
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +803.3%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +803.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Penne Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 14.1g Penne
Protein 7.9g 5.7g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 4g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 16.8g Penne
Calories 166kcal 126kcal Hummus
Sugar 1.9g Hummus
Fiber 6g 2.7g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 89mg Penne
Iron 2.44mg 0.8mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 30mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 118mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 122mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.83mg 1.1mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 83µg Hummus
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.2g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 2.3g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 1g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.4g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.