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Potato chips vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Hummus different?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 48% higher.
  • Hummus has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Contains more Potassium +459.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 71
Equal in Phosphorus - 176
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Potassium +459.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 71
Equal in Phosphorus - 176

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +3404.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Fats +260.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +3404.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 8.29g Potato chips
Protein 7g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 34.6g 9.6g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 14.29g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 166kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Hummus
Fiber 4.8g 6g Hummus
Calcium 24mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.63mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 67mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 165mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 1275mg 228mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 379mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.306mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.44mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 8.1µg 2.6µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.064mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.582mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.132mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.2mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.039g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.613g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.