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Whey vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whey and Hummus

  • Whey has less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 58% more.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
2
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8
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Iron +3966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +787.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +1307.7%
Contains more Copper +13075%
Contains more Manganese +77200%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Iron +3966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +787.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +1307.7%
Contains more Copper +13075%
Contains more Manganese +77200%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%

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.
Whey
6
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6
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Folate +8200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Folate +8200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
4
Hummus
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +829.4%
Contains more Fats +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +178%
Contains more Other +205.7%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +829.4%
Contains more Fats +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +178%
Contains more Other +205.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
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2
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3939%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32745.5%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3939%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32745.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 0.85g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.36g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 5.14g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 27kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 5.14g Hummus
Fiber 0g 6g Hummus
Calcium 47mg 38mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 8mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 46mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 161mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 54mg 379mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.004mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.001mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 1.9µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 12IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.064mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.132mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 1µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0.23g 1.437g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.