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White bread vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white bread and hummus?

  • White bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, hummus is richer in copper, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 47% more.
  • Hummus contains 8 times less selenium than white bread. White bread contains 22µg of selenium, while hummus contains 2.6µg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than white bread (73).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Hummus, commercial types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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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 more CalciumCalcium +278.9%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +746.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +421.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.2%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +721.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
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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 ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +188.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +574.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.101mg 0.527mg 47%
Selenium 22µg 2.6µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.18mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.582mg 26%
Iron 3.61mg 2.44mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.064mg 14%
Fiber 2.7g 6g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.613g 13%
Carbs 49.42g 14.29g 12%
Calcium 144mg 38mg 11%
Magnesium 23mg 71mg 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 176mg 11%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.83mg 10%
Fats 3.33g 9.6g 10%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.773mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 4.039g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.132mg 8%
Folate 111µg 83µg 7%
Calories 266kcal 166kcal 5%
Sodium 490mg 379mg 5%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.437g 3%
Potassium 126mg 228mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Protein 8.85g 7.9g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.