Cumin vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cumin and Caraway spice different?
- Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Caraway spice is richer in Fiber, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 627% higher.
- Cumin contains 3 times more Manganese than Caraway spice. While Cumin contains 3.333mg of Manganese, Caraway spice contains only 1.3mg.
Spices, cumin seed and Spices, caraway seed are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+35.1%
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Iron
+308.9%
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Magnesium
+41.9%
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Potassium
+32.3%
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Manganese
+156.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Sodium
-89.9%
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Zinc
+14.6%
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Selenium
+132.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.91
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Calcium
+35.1%
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Iron
+308.9%
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Magnesium
+41.9%
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Potassium
+32.3%
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Manganese
+156.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Sodium
-89.9%
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Zinc
+14.6%
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Selenium
+132.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.91
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.
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Vitamin A
+249.9%
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Vitamin E
+33.2%
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Vitamin B1
+64%
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Vitamin B3
+27%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+172.7%
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Vitamin B2
+15.9%
Equal in Folate - 10
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Vitamin A
+249.9%
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Vitamin E
+33.2%
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Vitamin B1
+64%
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Vitamin B3
+27%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+172.7%
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Vitamin B2
+15.9%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+52.6%
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+29.8%
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Protein
+11%
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Carbs
+12.8%
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Water
+22.5%
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17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
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7.62 g
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
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5.87 g
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+52.6%
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+29.8%
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Protein
+11%
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Carbs
+12.8%
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Water
+22.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+97.1%
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.272
Saturated Fat:
1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.279 g
Saturated Fat:
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.272 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+97.1%
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.272
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 11.9g |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 19.77g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 14.59g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 49.9g |
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| Calories | 375kcal | 333kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.25g | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 38g |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 689mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 16.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 258mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 568mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 1351mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 17mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.91mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 363IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 3.606mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 7.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 3.272g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
205%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.