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Hummus vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hummus and Snickers?

  • Hummus is higher in Iron, and Fiber, however, Snickers is richer in Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% more.
  • Snickers contains 4 times less Iron than Hummus. Hummus contains 2.44mg of Iron, while Snickers contains 0.68mg.
  • Snickers has less Sodium.

We used Hummus, commercial and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types 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.
Contains more Iron +258.8%
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +258.8%
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%

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 A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +1389.7%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +154%
Contains more Carbs +339.8%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +1389.7%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +154%
Contains more Carbs +339.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 7.9g 6.86g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 14.29g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 166kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.9g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 2.44mg 0.68mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
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 9mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.394g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 12.703g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.