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Hummus vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hummus and sunflower seeds

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than hummus in copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sunflower seeds is 141% higher.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.9%
Contains more IronIron +115.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1938.5%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +572.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1307.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163%
Contains more FatsFats +436%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more OtherOther +87%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +358.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.527mg 1.8mg 141%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 23.137g 130%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 1.48mg 108%
Selenium 2.6µg 53µg 92%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 1.345mg 88%
Phosphorus 176mg 660mg 69%
Fats 9.6g 51.46g 64%
Magnesium 71mg 325mg 60%
Manganese 0.773mg 1.95mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 8.335mg 48%
Folate 83µg 227µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 18.528g 36%
Iron 2.44mg 5.25mg 35%
Zinc 1.83mg 5mg 29%
Protein 7.9g 20.78g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.355mg 22%
Calories 166kcal 584kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.13mg 20%
Sodium 379mg 9mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.437g 4.455g 14%
Potassium 228mg 645mg 12%
Fiber 6g 8.6g 10%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 38mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Carbs 14.29g 20g 2%
Net carbs 8.29g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Hummus
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.