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Hummus vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hummus and Mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Hummus.
  • Hummus covers your daily need of Copper 56% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Hummus has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 +375%
Contains more Iron +1061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +7000%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.1%
Contains more Potassium +1040%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Zinc +1120%
Contains more Copper +2673.7%
Contains more Manganese +10942.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%
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 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +1061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +7000%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.1%
Contains more Potassium +1040%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Zinc +1120%
Contains more Copper +2673.7%
Contains more Manganese +10942.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%

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 B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +722.9%
Contains more Carbs +2407%
Contains more Water +207.6%
Contains more Fats +679.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +722.9%
Contains more Carbs +2407%
Contains more Water +207.6%
Contains more Fats +679.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 0.57g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 0.96g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 14.29g 0.57g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Hummus
Fiber 6g 0g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 8mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.21mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 1mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 21mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 20mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 635mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.15mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.019mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.007mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 2.3µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.01mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.019mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.008mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 5µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.187g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 11.703g Hummus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Mayonnaise
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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.