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Hummus vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Potato chips different?

  • Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Iron, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 48% higher.
  • Hummus contains 47 times more Sodium than Potato chips. While Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, Potato chips contains only 8mg.

Hummus, commercial and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +459.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +459.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
Equal in Phosphorus - 165

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +3404.7%
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +3404.7%
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 7.9g 7g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 14.29g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 166kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Hummus
Fiber 6g 4.8g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 24mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 1.63mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 67mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 165mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 379mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.83mg 1.09mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.306mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.44mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.167mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 83µg 45µg Hummus
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.437g 10.96g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.