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Smoothie vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and hummus

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet hummus is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Hummus covers your daily iron needs 29% more than smoothie.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hummus is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 -92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +850%
Contains more IronIron +1526.7%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +35.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +547.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more OtherOther +376.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.527mg 59%
Manganese 0.773mg 34%
Iron 0.15mg 2.44mg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Phosphorus 176mg 25%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 24%
Folate 83µg 21%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Zinc 1.83mg 17%
Sodium 29mg 379mg 15%
Fats 0g 9.6g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 15%
Protein 1.22g 7.9g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.437g 7%
Calories 37kcal 166kcal 6%
Potassium 24mg 228mg 6%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 14.29g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.582mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 8.29g N/A
Calcium 41mg 38mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.