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Cashew vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Cumin

  • Cashew has more Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 746% higher.
  • Cumin contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Cashew. Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Cumin contains 5.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cumin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
Cashew
5
:
5
Cumin
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +282.7%
Contains more Calcium +2416.2%
Contains more Iron +893.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +282.7%
Contains more Calcium +2416.2%
Contains more Iron +893.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.4%

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.
Cashew
3
:
7
Cumin
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
3
Cumin
Contains more Fats +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Fats +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Protein - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
1
Cumin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 18.22g 17.81g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 22.27g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 553kcal 375kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 3.3g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 37mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 6.68mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 292mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 593mg 499mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 12mg 168mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.8mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.867mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 19.9µg 5.2µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 25µg 10µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 5.4µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 14.04g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 3.279g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cumin
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
34%
Cashew
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.