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Porridge vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Porridge and Hummus

  • Porridge has more Iron, while Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% higher.
  • Hummus contains 2 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge contains 3.74mg of Iron, while Hummus contains 2.44mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 +128.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1325%
Contains more CopperCopper +1217.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1307.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1073.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~2.6µg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Hummus
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1438.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 +31.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +636.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3069.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Hummus Opinion
Calories 50kcal 166kcal Hummus
Protein 1.44g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.21g 9.6g Hummus
Net carbs 10.02g 8.29g Porridge
Carbs 10.52g 14.29g Hummus
Magnesium 5mg 71mg Hummus
Calcium 87mg 38mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 228mg Hummus
Iron 3.74mg 2.44mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Hummus
Fiber 0.5g 6g Hummus
Copper 0.04mg 0.527mg Hummus
Zinc 0.13mg 1.83mg Hummus
Phosphorus 15mg 176mg Hummus
Sodium 6mg 379mg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.8µg 2.6µg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.2mg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 12µg 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0.033g 1.437g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 3.613g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.