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Hummus vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hummus and provolone

  • Hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, and iron; however, provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 78% more than hummus.
  • Hummus has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Cheese, provolone.

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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
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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains more IronIron +369.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1926.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7630%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1889.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +457.7%

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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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% 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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +401.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.8%
Contains more FatsFats +177.3%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 38mg 756mg 72%
Saturated fat 1.437g 17.078g 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Copper 0.527mg 0.026mg 56%
Phosphorus 176mg 496mg 46%
Protein 7.9g 25.58g 35%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.01mg 33%
Fats 9.6g 26.62g 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Fiber 6g 0g 24%
Iron 2.44mg 0.52mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 379mg 876mg 22%
Selenium 2.6µg 14.5µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.321mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.769g 19%
Folate 83µg 10µg 18%
Zinc 1.83mg 3.23mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.019mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.073mg 10%
Magnesium 71mg 28mg 10%
Calories 166kcal 351kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 7.393g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.476mg 7%
Carbs 14.29g 2.14g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 228mg 138mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.156mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 8.29g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Provolone
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
14%
Hummus
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.