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Hummus vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hummus and whisky

  • The amount of copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, fiber, folate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6 in hummus is higher than in whisky.
  • Hummus covers your daily copper needs 57% more than whisky.
  • Whisky contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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
9
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%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22700%
Contains more IronIron +12100%
Contains more CopperCopper +3664.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +9050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9562.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
6
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%
Whisky
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1064%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
4
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Whisky
1
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14190%
Contains more OtherOther +2122.2%
~equal in Water ~63.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Whisky DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 0.014mg 57%
Manganese 0.773mg 0.008mg 33%
Iron 2.44mg 0.02mg 30%
Phosphorus 176mg 3mg 25%
Fiber 6g 0g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0g 24%
Folate 83µg 0µg 21%
Magnesium 71mg 0mg 17%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.02mg 16%
Protein 7.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 379mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg 15%
Fats 9.6g 0g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.008mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0g 10%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0g 7%
Potassium 228mg 1mg 7%
Selenium 2.6µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 14.29g 0.1g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.001mg 5%
Calcium 38mg 0mg 4%
Calories 166kcal 250kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.05mg 3%
Net carbs 8.29g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.