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Hummus vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hummus and Watermelon

  • Hummus is richer than Watermelon in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Hummus is 54% higher.
  • Hummus contains 379 times more Sodium than Watermelon. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Watermelon contains 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Watermelon, raw.

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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 Calcium +442.9%
Contains more Iron +916.7%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +1730%
Contains more Copper +1154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1934.2%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +442.9%
Contains more Iron +916.7%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +1730%
Contains more Copper +1154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1934.2%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1195.1%
Contains more Fats +6300%
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Contains more Other +575%
Contains more Water +37.3%
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +1195.1%
Contains more Fats +6300%
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Contains more Other +575%
Contains more Water +37.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10816.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7126%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10816.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7126%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 7.15g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 0.61g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.15g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 7.55g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 30kcal Hummus
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Hummus
Fiber 6g 0.4g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 7mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.24mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 10mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 11mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 112mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.1mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.042mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.038mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 0.4µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.033mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.021mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.178mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.045mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 3µg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.037g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.05g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hummus Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.