Hummus vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and tomato sauce
- Hummus is higher than tomato sauce in copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, folate, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 46% more than tomato sauce.
- Hummus contains 34 times more sodium than tomato sauce. While hummus contains 379mg of sodium, tomato sauce contains only 11mg.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 | +373.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +358.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +731.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +551.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +584.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.1% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +558.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9079.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2886% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.115mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.113mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.121g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 27mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.96mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 11mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 1.2g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.044g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 24kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.041g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.309mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 5.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.991mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 297mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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)