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Hummus vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Shrimp different?

  • Hummus is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Hummus contains 84 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Hummus contains 4.039g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

Hummus, commercial and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Hummus
6
:
4
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +2242.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
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 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +2242.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%

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.
Hummus
10
:
0
Shrimp
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
3
:
2
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +3328.6%
Contains more Carbs +7045%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +203.5%
Contains more Water +11.6%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +3328.6%
Contains more Carbs +7045%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +203.5%
Contains more Water +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4473.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4473.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 0.2g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 9.6g 0.28g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 0.2g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 99kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 2.44mg 0.51mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 39mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 228mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 379mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.83mg 1.64mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.379mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.033mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 83µg Hummus
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.002g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.048g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.079g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.