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Potato bread vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato bread and hummus different?

  • Potato bread is higher in phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin B5, selenium, and folate; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 48% higher.
  • Potato bread contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than hummus. While potato bread contains 0.817mg of vitamin B5, hummus contains only 0.132mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than potato bread (61).

Bread, potato and Hummus, commercial are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 +394.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +460.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg
~equal in Sodium ~379mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
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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 ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.4%
Contains more OtherOther +131.5%
Contains more FatsFats +206.7%
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.094mg 0.527mg 48%
Phosphorus 369mg 176mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.613g 24%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.773mg 23%
Calcium 188mg 38mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.132mg 14%
Potassium 718mg 228mg 14%
Selenium 9.5µg 2.6µg 13%
Folate 126µg 83µg 11%
Carbs 47.07g 14.29g 11%
Fats 3.13g 9.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.039g 10%
Magnesium 28mg 71mg 10%
Protein 12.5g 7.9g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.437g 7%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Calories 266kcal 166kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 0.582mg 4%
Zinc 1.44mg 1.83mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.064mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Iron 2.25mg 2.44mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 6.3g 6g 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 8.29g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Sodium 375mg 379mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.