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Mortadella vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Hummus different?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11764% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus is lower in Cholesterol.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Hummus, commercial types were used in this article.

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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 Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +769.2%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +778.3%
Contains more Manganese +2476.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +769.2%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +778.3%
Contains more Manganese +2476.7%

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +164.5%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Water +27.3%
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 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 +107.2%
Contains more Fats +164.5%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 16.37g 7.9g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 9.6g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 311kcal 166kcal Mortadella
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 18mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.4mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 11mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 97mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 163mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 1246mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 2.1mg 1.83mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.03mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 22.6µg 2.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.064mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.582mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.132mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 3µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 4.039g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella 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
2972%
Mortadella
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.