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Hummus vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hummus and veggie burgers

  • Hummus is higher in copper, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 206% more than hummus.
  • Hummus contains 3 times more copper than veggie burgers. While hummus contains 0.527mg of copper, veggie burgers contain only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in hummus is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hummus is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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
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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +769.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.41mg

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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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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1372.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +544.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +49.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Carbs ~14.27g
~equal in Water ~61.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.44g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 2.651mg 206%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg 84%
Selenium 2.6µg 22.6µg 36%
Copper 0.527mg 0.2mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 3.753mg 20%
Protein 7.9g 15.7g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.244mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 2.023g 11%
Calcium 38mg 136mg 10%
Folate 83µg 124µg 10%
Sodium 379mg 569mg 8%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.951mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.303mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 1.778g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.26mg 5%
Fats 9.6g 6.3g 5%
Phosphorus 176mg 206mg 4%
Fiber 6g 4.9g 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Magnesium 71mg 56mg 4%
Potassium 228mg 333mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.289mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Calories 166kcal 177kcal 1%
Carbs 14.29g 14.27g 0%
Net carbs 8.29g 9.37g N/A
Iron 2.44mg 2.41mg 0%
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.437g 1.44g 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.