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Pecan pie vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pecan pie and hummus

  • Pecan pie has more selenium and vitamin B2; however, hummus is higher in copper, folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Hummus covers your daily need for copper, 35% more than pecan pie.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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 less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.773mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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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% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +219.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 FatsFats +131.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more WaterWater +241.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.211mg 0.527mg 35%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Fats 22.2g 9.6g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 4.039g 18%
Selenium 12µg 2.6µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.613g 14%
Folate 26µg 83µg 14%
Carbs 52.2g 14.29g 13%
Calories 412kcal 166kcal 12%
Saturated fat 3.989g 1.437g 12%
Iron 1.48mg 2.44mg 12%
Phosphorus 94mg 176mg 12%
Magnesium 26mg 71mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.064mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.132mg 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.83mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.9g 7.9g 6%
Sodium 262mg 379mg 5%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.773mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 228mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.582mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.18mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 8.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.