Hummus vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hummus and tomato paste
- Hummus is richer in manganese, copper, folate, phosphorus, and zinc, yet tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tomato paste is 30% higher.
- Hummus contains 7 times more folate than tomato paste. Hummus contains 83µg of folate, while tomato paste contains 12µg.
- Tomato paste contains less sodium.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.
Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 | +69% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +344.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.8% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1942.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5928.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2158.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
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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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.16g | 23% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 1014mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.302mg | 20% |
| Folate | 83µg | 12µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.365mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 3.076mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.47g | 14% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 59mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 83mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.067g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 4.32g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.153mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.98mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5.3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 18.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 38mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)