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Wasabi vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wasabi and Hummus different?

  • Wasabi is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, and Fiber, while Hummus is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Hummus.
  • Wasabi contains 3 times more Calcium than Hummus. Wasabi contains 128mg of Calcium, while Hummus contains 38mg.
  • Wasabi is lower in Sodium.

Wasabi, root, raw and Hummus, commercial types were 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.
Wasabi
3
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7
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 71

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.
Wasabi
6
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2
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
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2
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +1423.8%
Equal in Water - 66.59
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +1423.8%
Equal in Water - 66.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 8.29g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.63g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 23.54g 14.29g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 166kcal Hummus
Fiber 7.8g 6g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 38mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 69mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 80mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 568mg 228mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 379mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.62mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.155mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.391mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 35IU 30IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.064mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.582mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.132mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.2mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
25%
Wasabi
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.