Hummus vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hummus and pesto
- Hummus is richer in copper, iron, fiber, and folate, yet pesto is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for pesto is 50% higher.
- Hummus contains 7 times more copper than pesto. Hummus contains 0.527mg of copper, while pesto contains 0.08mg.
- Hummus contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.
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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 | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +328.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +558.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +705.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1020.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1187.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 126% | |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.08mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.717mg | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 48% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 22.155g | 45% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 37.6g | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 1.7mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 306mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 7.07g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.57mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 6.546g | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.8g | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 16µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 273mg | 14% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 418kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 560mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 603mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.586mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.33mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 9.83g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 10.09g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.2g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.33g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.398g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +448.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.2% |
