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Rosemary vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rosemary and Cumin?

  • Rosemary is higher in Folate, yet Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 746% more.
  • Rosemary has 11 times more Folate than Cumin. While Rosemary has 109µg of Folate, Cumin has only 10µg.

We used Rosemary, fresh and Spices, cumin seed types 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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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Calcium +193.7%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +302.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains more Zinc +416.1%
Contains more Copper +188%
Contains more Manganese +247.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Calcium +193.7%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +302.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains more Zinc +416.1%
Contains more Copper +188%
Contains more Manganese +247.2%

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.1%
Contains more Folate +990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
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 A +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.1%
Contains more Folate +990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Water +740.8%
Contains more Protein +438.1%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +113.7%
Contains more Other +222.9%
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +740.8%
Contains more Protein +438.1%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +113.7%
Contains more Other +222.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1110.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1110.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rosemary Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Rosemary Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 3.31g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 5.86g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 20.7g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 131kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 10.5g Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 6.65mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 91mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 66mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 668mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 26mg 168mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.301mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.96mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 2924IU 1270IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 64µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 21.8mg 7.7mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 109µg 10µg Rosemary
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 2.838g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
43%
Rosemary
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.