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Nutritional Profile of Hummus (Home Prepared) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 71 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Hummus (Home Prepared).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Hummus (Home Prepared)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Hummus (Home Prepared)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 20.1 g | 5.7 g | 141 | 1114 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4 g | 1.1 g | 91 | 208 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 270 mg | 76.5 mg | 206 | 1649 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4.9 g | 1.4 g | 34 | 978 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.1 g | 598.2 mg | 128 | 1091 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 106 | 1789 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 8.6 g | 2.4 g | 70 | 892 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 11 | 208 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 15 | 180 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 18 | 322 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 84 | 1142 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 881 mg | 249.8 mg | 84 | 1409 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 135 | 1468 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 12 | 184 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 35 | 941 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 31 | 911 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 59 | 455 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2 g | 578.3 mg | 109 | 1016 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 214 | 882 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 124 | 754 |
| Arginine | 501 mg | 142 mg | 97 | 519 |
| Aspartic Acid | 544 mg | 154.2 mg | 129 | 570 |
| Cystine | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 94 | 425 |
| Glutamic Acid | 882 mg | 250 mg | 112 | 588 |
| Glycine | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 118 | 786 |
| Histidine | 134 mg | 38 mg | 127 | 874 |
| Isoleucine | 206 mg | 58.4 mg | 135 | 819 |
| Leucine | 346 mg | 98.1 mg | 133 | 717 |
| Lysine | 291 mg | 82.5 mg | 136 | 705 |
| Methionine | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 102 | 870 |
| Phenylalanine | 256 mg | 72.6 mg | 129 | 797 |
| Proline | 201 mg | 57 mg | 125 | 888 |
| Serine | 245 mg | 69.5 mg | 119 | 837 |
| Threonine | 182 mg | 51.6 mg | 130 | 831 |
| Tryptophan | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 109 | 408 |
| Tyrosine | 134 mg | 38 mg | 130 | 905 |
| Valine | 215 mg | 61 mg | 129 | 830 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 1.4 g | 264 | 1134 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 133 | 396 |
| Folate, food | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 130 | 230 |
| Folate, total | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 132 | 325 |
| Niacin | 399 µg | 113.1 µg | 246 | 2137 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 287 µg | 81.4 µg | 91 | 899 |
| Riboflavin | 52 µg | 14.7 µg | 149 | 759 |
| Thiamin | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 169 | 795 |
| Vitamin B6 | 399 µg | 113.1 µg | 50 | 582 |
| Vitamin C | 7.9 mg | 2.2 mg | 19 | 544 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 750 µg | 212.6 µg | 99 | 568 |
| beta-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 100 | 1164 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 11 | 183 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 9 | 83 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 24 | 431 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 68 | 1034 |
| Phylloquinone | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 128 | 895 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5 IU | 1.4 IU | 59 | 1033 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 49 mg | 13.9 mg | 119 | 498 |
| Copper, Cu | 224 µg | 63.5 µg | 159 | 625 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg | 442.3 µg | 194 | 765 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 108 | 311 |
| Manganese, Mn | 567 µg | 160.7 µg | 90 | 504 |
| Phosphorus, P | 110 mg | 31.2 mg | 162 | 554 |
| Potassium, K | 173 mg | 49 mg | 248 | 725 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.4 µg | 0.7 µg | 88 | 670 |
| Sodium, Na | 242 mg | 68.6 mg | 136 | 907 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg | 309 µg | 116 | 804 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 27.8 mg | 7.9 mg | 147 | 878 |
| Phytosterols | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 10 | 106 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 64.9 g | 18.4 g | 189 | 1197 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.6 g | 442.3 mg | 93 | 504 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 177 kcal | 50.2 kcal | 99 | 511 |
| KJ (Energy) | 742 kj | 210.4 kj | 60 | 449 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Hummus (Home Prepared)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| Cup | 246.0 g | 8.7 oz |
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