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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.