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Cumin vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cumin and Sardine

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Sardine has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 793% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +143.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +2986.1%
Contains more Selenium +913.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Calcium +143.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +2986.1%
Contains more Selenium +913.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 10
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Water +639.6%
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Water +639.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 0g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 22.27g 11.45g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 0g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 208kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 0g Sardine
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 382mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.92mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 39mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 490mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 397mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 307mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.31mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.186mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.108mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 1270IU 108IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 32µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 2.04mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.08mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.227mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.167mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.6µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 3.869g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0069999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.