Hummus vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hummus and salsa?
- Hummus is richer in copper, phosphorus, fiber, folate, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while salsa is higher in vitamin A.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 48% higher.
- Salsa has 50 times less saturated fat than hummus. Hummus has 1.437g of saturated fat, while salsa has 0.029g.
We used Hummus, commercial and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.
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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 | +343.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +449% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +976.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +486.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25143.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3276.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.096mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.107g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 30mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.4g | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 19µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 1.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.016g | 10% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 36kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.029g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.24mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 7g | 2% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 430mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 270mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 5.6g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.