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Palm oil vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Palm oil and Hummus

  • Palm oil has less Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Hummus.
  • Palm oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 239% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, palm 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +941.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +941.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +816.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +816.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Palm oil Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 0g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 100g 9.6g Palm oil
Carbs 0g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 884kcal 166kcal Palm oil
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 0mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.01mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 0mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 0mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 0mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 0mg 379mg Palm oil
Zinc 0mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 15.94mg Palm oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 0µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 8µg Palm oil
Saturated Fat 49.3g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 4.039g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 9.3g 3.613g Palm oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Palm oil 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
28%
Palm oil
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Palm oil
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.