Hummus vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and rib eye steak
- Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, and fiber, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than hummus.
- The amount of saturated fat in hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +222.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +558.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +223% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1042.3% |
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 | +153.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1283.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +743.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +306.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +16100% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +127.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.4% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.1µg | 88% |
Copper | 0.527mg | 0.08mg | 50% |
Selenium | 2.6µg | 29.7µg | 49% |
Saturated fat | 1.437g | 9.684g | 37% |
Zinc | 1.83mg | 5.91mg | 37% |
Protein | 7.9g | 23.69g | 32% |
Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.08mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4.908mg | 27% |
Fiber | 6g | 0g | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.477mg | 21% |
Fats | 9.6g | 21.81g | 19% |
Folate | 83µg | 6µg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.287mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 1.027g | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 10.519g | 16% |
Sodium | 379mg | 54mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 71mg | 22mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.071mg | 9% |
Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.536mg | 8% |
Calories | 166kcal | 291kcal | 6% |
Carbs | 14.29g | 0g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 176mg | 152mg | 3% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 2.24mg | 3% |
Calcium | 38mg | 11mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 228mg | 260mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.29g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.041mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.269mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.184mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
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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%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.247g)
Which food is cheaper?

Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Hummus is relatively richer in minerals