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Lamb vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Hummus

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Hummus.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Hummus, commercial.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
5
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +143.7%
Contains more Selenium +915.4%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.7%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +3413.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 176
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +143.7%
Contains more Selenium +915.4%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.7%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +3413.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 176

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
4
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Hummus
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Protein +210.4%
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Other +97.6%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +210.4%
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Other +97.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.3%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 24.52g 7.9g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 9.6g Lamb
Carbs 0g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 294kcal 166kcal Lamb
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 17mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.88mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 23mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 188mg 176mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 228mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 379mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.83mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.022mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 26.4µg 2.6µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.064mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.582mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.132mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 18µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.039g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Hummus
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
52%
Lamb
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.