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Hummus vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hummus and Porridge

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1325%
Contains more CopperCopper +1217.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1307.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1073.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Selenium ~2.8µg

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1438.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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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% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +636.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3069.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Porridge Opinion
Calories 166kcal 50kcal Hummus
Protein 7.9g 1.44g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.21g Hummus
Net carbs 8.29g 10.02g Porridge
Carbs 14.29g 10.52g Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 5mg Hummus
Calcium 38mg 87mg Porridge
Potassium 228mg 16mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 3.74mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Hummus
Fiber 6g 0.5g Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.04mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.13mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 15mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 6mg Porridge
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0.773mg 0mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.055mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.025mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.52mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.071mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.013mg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 83µg 12µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.028g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.114g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Porridge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Hummus
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.