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Pizza vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and Hummus?

  • Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 47% more.
  • Hummus has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Hummus, commercial types in this article.

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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.
Pizza
4
:
6
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +394.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Copper +401.9%
Contains more Manganese +114.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +394.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Copper +401.9%
Contains more Manganese +114.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.44

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.
Pizza
9
:
2
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.2%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.2%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
:
1
Hummus
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Other +49.4%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Equal in Fats - 9.6
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Other +49.4%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Equal in Fats - 9.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
:
3
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Hummus
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pizza Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 8.29g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 7.9g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 9.6g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 14.29g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 166kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Hummus
Fiber 2.3g 6g Hummus
Calcium 188mg 38mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.44mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 216mg 176mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 598mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 1.34mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.105mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.36mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 19.9µg 2.6µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 30IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.18mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.064mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.582mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 93µg 83µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.241g Hummus
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.437g Hummus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.613g Hummus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.