Hummus vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and pumpkin
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, fiber, iron, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, pumpkin is richer in vitamin A.
- Pumpkin covers your daily vitamin A needs 170% more than hummus.
- Pumpkin has 379 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while pumpkin has 1mg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Pumpkin, raw.
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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 | +491.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +315% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +471.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +518.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +690% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30969.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72160% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 426µg | 47% | |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.127mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.125mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.005g | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 0.5g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.8mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 44mg | 19% |
| Folate | 83µg | 16µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.1g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.32mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.061mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.013g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 26kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.052g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 6.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
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
14%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)