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Nachos vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nachos and Hummus?

  • Nachos are richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 51% higher.
  • Hummus has 3 times less Selenium than Nachos. Nachos have 8.6µg of Selenium, while Hummus has 2.6µg.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Hummus, commercial types in this comparison.

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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.
Nachos
5
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5
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Selenium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +225.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Copper +723.4%
Contains more Manganese +313.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Selenium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +225.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Copper +723.4%
Contains more Manganese +313.4%

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.
Nachos
8
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3
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +730%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.582
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +730%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.582
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
:
2
Hummus
Contains more Fats +124%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Water +78%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Fats +124%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Water +78%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
:
1
Hummus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 8.29g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 21.5g 9.6g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 14.29g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 166kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Hummus
Fiber 3.2g 6g Hummus
Calcium 63mg 38mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 42mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 198mg 176mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 228mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 379mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.064mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.187mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 8.6µg 2.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.064mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.582mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.132mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.2mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.058g Hummus
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.039g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.613g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.