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Water vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water and Hummus

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium in Hummus is higher than in Water.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 57% more than Water.
  • Water contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Hummus
9
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 -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +3193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Hummus
7
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Hummus
4
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 +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1520%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Hummus Opinion
Calories 0kcal 166kcal Hummus
Protein 0g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0g 9.6g Hummus
Net carbs 0g 8.29g Hummus
Carbs 0g 14.29g Hummus
Magnesium 1mg 71mg Hummus
Calcium 3mg 38mg Hummus
Potassium 0mg 228mg Hummus
Iron 0mg 2.44mg Hummus
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Copper 0.016mg 0.527mg Hummus
Zinc 0.01mg 1.83mg Hummus
Phosphorus 0mg 176mg Hummus
Sodium 5mg 379mg Water
Vitamin A 30IU Hummus
Manganese 0mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g Water
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
Water 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
0%
Water
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.