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Pasta vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pasta and Hummus

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B2, however, Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
9
Hummus
Hummus
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Magnesium +294.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +226.8%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.1%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Magnesium +294.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +226.8%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.1%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
4
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
Pasta
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% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Hummus
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 B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +29.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +814.3%
Contains more Other +422.6%
Equal in Water - 66.59
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Hummus
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 Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +814.3%
Contains more Other +422.6%
Equal in Water - 66.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Hummus
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3157.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.2%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3157.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 8.29g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 1.05g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 24.93g 14.29g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 166kcal Hummus
Fiber 6g Hummus
Calcium 6mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.14mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 18mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 63mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 24mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 6mg 379mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.093mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.224mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 20IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.18mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.064mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.582mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.132mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 64µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1.437g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.