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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, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Tomato paste is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Tomato paste is 24% 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.

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 Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +190.5%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +344.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +103.8%
Equal in Calcium - 36
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +190.5%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +344.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +103.8%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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 +200%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.216
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +1942.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +72.8%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +1942.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5928.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2158.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5928.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2158.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Hummus Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 7.9g 4.32g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.47g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 166kcal 82kcal Hummus
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Hummus
Fiber 6g 4.1g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 36mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 71mg 42mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 83mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 379mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 1.83mg 0.63mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.365mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.302mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 30IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.06mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 83µg 12µg Hummus
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.067g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.16g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.