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Cumin vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cumin and Fireweed different?

  • Cumin is higher in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 800% higher.
  • Cumin contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. While Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, Fireweed contains only 0.033mg.

Spices, cumin seed and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
Cumin
8
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Contains more Calcium +117%
Contains more Iron +2665%
Contains more Magnesium +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +170.9%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +117%
Contains more Iron +2665%
Contains more Magnesium +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +170.9%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1803%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1803%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +709.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +778.2%
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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +709.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +778.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 8.62g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 4.71g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 2.75g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 19.22g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 103kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Fireweed
Fiber 10.5g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 931mg 429mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.4mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 156mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 108mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 494mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 4.8mg 2.66mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.32mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 5.2µg 0.9µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.2mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.033mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.137mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 10µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.