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Hummus vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hummus and Fish sandwich

  • Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Hummus covers your daily need of Copper 50% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Hummus has 6 times more Fiber than Fish sandwich. While Hummus has 6g of Fiber, Fish sandwich has only 1g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hummus, commercial and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +184%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +273.5%
Contains more Copper +602.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.8%
Contains more Selenium +592.3%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 206
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +184%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +273.5%
Contains more Copper +602.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.8%
Contains more Selenium +592.3%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 206

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +31.5%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.2%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Fish sandwich
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 7.9g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 9.6g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 14.29g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 166kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 37mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 1.5mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 25mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 116mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 206mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 602mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.49mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.075mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.264mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 30IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.07mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 46µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.08g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 1.949g Hummus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 2.595g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.