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Meatball vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Hummus

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 45% more than Meatball.
  • Hummus contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +488.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +129%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +328.5%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +488.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +129%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +328.5%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Equal in Other - 1.62
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
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 +82.3%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.613
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.613

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 14.4g 7.9g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 9.6g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 286kcal 166kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Hummus
Fiber 2.3g 6g Hummus
Calcium 80mg 38mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 31mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 239mg 176mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 228mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 1.66mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.123mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.282mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 15.3µg 2.6µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 30IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.064mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 0.582mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.132mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.577g Hummus
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.437g Hummus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 4.039g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.613g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.19g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.