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 for 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.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index than penne.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +303.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 59% | |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.4g | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.8mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 6g | 2.7g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 4g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 248mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 5.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 126kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 16.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins