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Fennel vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fennel and Cumin

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, while Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 820% higher.
  • Cumin contains 12 times less Vitamin K than Fennel. Fennel contains 62.8µg of Vitamin K, while Cumin contains 5.4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, 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.
Fennel
1
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9
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +8990.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2052.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +898%
Contains more Potassium +331.9%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +1213.6%
Contains more Manganese +1645%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +8990.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2052.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +898%
Contains more Potassium +331.9%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +1213.6%
Contains more Manganese +1645%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%

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.
Fennel
4
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6
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin K +1063%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +825.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin K +1063%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +825.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
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4
Cumin
Contains more Water +1019.2%
Contains more Protein +1336.3%
Contains more Fats +11035%
Contains more Carbs +506%
Contains more Other +625.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 Water +1019.2%
Contains more Protein +1336.3%
Contains more Fats +11035%
Contains more Carbs +506%
Contains more Other +625.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20547.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20547.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 1.24g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.2g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 7.3g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 31kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 3.93g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 3.1g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 49mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 0.73mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 17mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 50mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 414mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 52mg 168mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.066mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.191mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 963IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.58mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 12mg 7.7mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 27µg 10µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 5.4µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 1.535g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.