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Hummus vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Wasabi different?

  • Hummus is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Phosphorus, while Wasabi is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus contains 22 times more Sodium than Wasabi. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Wasabi contains 17mg.

Hummus, commercial and Wasabi, root, raw types were used in this article.

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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
7
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3
Wasabi
Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 69
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 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 69

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
2
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6
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
2
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3
Wasabi
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +1423.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 69.11
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +1423.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 69.11

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 15.74g Wasabi
Protein 7.9g 4.8g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.63g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 23.54g Wasabi
Calories 166kcal 109kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 38mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 2.44mg 1.03mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 69mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 80mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 379mg 17mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.83mg 1.62mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.155mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.391mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.131mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 83µg 18µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Wasabi
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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.