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Table salt vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Table salt and Cumin

  • Table salt contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1678% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cumin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Calcium +3779.2%
Contains more Iron +20009.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +22250%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +2790%
Contains more Manganese +3233%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +3779.2%
Contains more Iron +20009.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +22250%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +2790%
Contains more Manganese +3233%
Contains more Selenium +5100%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cumin
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Other +1209.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3930%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Cumin
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 Other +1209.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3930%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 0g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 0kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Table salt
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 24mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 0.33mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 1mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 0mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 8mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 38758mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 0.1mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.03mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.1mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0.1µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 0µg 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0g 1.535g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.279g Cumin

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Cumin
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
0%
Table salt
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 38590mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.