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Oatmeal vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oatmeal and Hummus

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Hummus has more Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 51% higher.
  • Hummus contains 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 3.025mg of Vitamin B3, while Hummus contains 0.582mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Oatmeal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Hummus
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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 +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +698.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%

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.
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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1343.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Hummus
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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 WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +605.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +184.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Hummus
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +933%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +748.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Hummus Opinion
Calories 68kcal 166kcal Hummus
Protein 2.37g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 1.36g 9.6g Hummus
Net carbs 9.97g 8.29g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 14.29g Hummus
Magnesium 26mg 71mg Hummus
Calcium 80mg 38mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 228mg Hummus
Iron 5.96mg 2.44mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Hummus
Fiber 1.7g 6g Hummus
Copper 0.066mg 0.527mg Hummus
Zinc 0.62mg 1.83mg Hummus
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 176mg Hummus
Sodium 49mg 379mg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 30IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 5µg 2.6µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.18mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.064mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.582mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.132mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 83µg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.003g Hummus
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.437g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 3.613g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.