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Hummus vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Summer squash different?

  • Hummus is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Hummus is 53% higher.
  • Hummus contains 190 times more Sodium than Summer squash. While Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, Summer squash contains only 2mg.

Hummus, commercial and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +597.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.2%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +341.7%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +597.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.2%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +341.7%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +552.9%
Contains more Fats +5233.3%
Contains more Carbs +326.6%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Water +42.1%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +552.9%
Contains more Fats +5233.3%
Contains more Carbs +326.6%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Water +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3959.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3959.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 2.25g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 1.21g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.18g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 3.35g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 16kcal Hummus
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.1g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 15mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.35mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 17mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 38mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 379mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.83mg 0.29mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.051mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.175mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 0.2µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.048mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.487mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 83µg 29µg Hummus
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.016g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.089g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.