Hummus vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and taco
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 50% more than taco.
- Taco has 4 times less folate than hummus. Hummus has 83µg of folate, while taco has 19µg.
- Hummus contains less saturated fat.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.411g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.077mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.249mg | 23% |
| Folate | 83µg | 19µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 4.384g | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 9.2µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 12.7g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 3.042g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 4.411g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.75mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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