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Hummus vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hummus and maple syrup

  • Hummus has more copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 93% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Syrups, maple.

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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
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.1%
Contains more IronIron +2118.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2827.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.2%
~equal in Potassium ~212mg

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
5
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1884.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
4
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19650%
Contains more FatsFats +15900%
Contains more WaterWater +105.6%
Contains more OtherOther +244.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36618.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21152.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.773mg 2.908mg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 1.27mg 93%
Copper 0.527mg 0.018mg 57%
Iron 2.44mg 0.11mg 29%
Phosphorus 176mg 2mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.017g 24%
Fiber 6g 0g 24%
Folate 83µg 0µg 21%
Carbs 14.29g 67.04g 18%
Sodium 379mg 12mg 16%
Protein 7.9g 0.04g 16%
Fats 9.6g 0.06g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.002mg 15%
Magnesium 71mg 21mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.066mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.011g 10%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.007g 7%
Calcium 38mg 102mg 6%
Calories 166kcal 260kcal 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.081mg 3%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.47mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.036mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 67.04g N/A
Potassium 228mg 212mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.