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Hummus vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hummus and Wheat gluten

  • Hummus has more Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 67% more than Hummus.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Magnesium +184%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +189.6%
Contains more Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +1426.9%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +184%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +189.6%
Contains more Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +1426.9%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +418.9%
Contains more Water +712.1%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Protein +851.4%
Equal in Carbs - 13.79
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +418.9%
Contains more Water +712.1%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Protein +851.4%
Equal in Carbs - 13.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 7.9g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 9.6g 1.85g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 13.79g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 6g 0.6g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.44mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 71mg 25mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 228mg 100mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 1.83mg 0.85mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.182mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 0µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.156g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.81g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.