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Muffin vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between muffin and hummus

  • Muffin has more selenium; however, hummus has more copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 52% more.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than hummus.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Hummus
7
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +610%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.4%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +778.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.2%

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.
Muffin
10
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Hummus
2
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Hummus
3
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 FatsFats +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +166.8%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Hummus
1
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 0.527mg 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.613g 30%
Fiber 1.1g 6g 20%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Magnesium 10mg 71mg 15%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.773mg 14%
Iron 1.3mg 2.44mg 14%
Carbs 53g 14.29g 13%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.83mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg 10%
Calories 375kcal 166kcal 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Fats 16.07g 9.6g 10%
Folate 48µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.064mg 8%
Protein 4.49g 7.9g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.132mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.437g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.582mg 5%
Phosphorus 146mg 176mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 228mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.039g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Sodium 336mg 379mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Hummus
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
30%
Muffin
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.