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Cumin vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Cashew

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while Cashew has more Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 746% higher.
  • Cashew contains 25 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Cashew contains 37mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cumin is lower.

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

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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.
Cumin
5
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5
Cashew
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%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
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%
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%

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.
Cumin
7
:
3
Cashew
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%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
2
Cashew
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +96.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.22
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
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
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +96.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.22

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Cashew
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 Cumin Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 26.89g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 22.27g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 44.24g 30.19g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 2.25g 5.91g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 3.3g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 37mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 6.68mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 292mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 1788mg 660mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 4.8mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.867mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 3.333mg 1.655mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 1270IU 0IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.9mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.5mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.423mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.058mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.062mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.417mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 5.4µg 34.1µg 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 1.535g 7.783g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.