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Almond butter vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almond butter and cumin different?

  • Almond butter is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2; however, cumin is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 786% higher.
  • Almond butter contains 7 times more vitamin E than cumin. While almond butter contains 24.21mg of vitamin E, cumin contains only 3.33mg.

Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Spices, cumin seed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139%
Contains more IronIron +1801.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.867mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~499mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Cumin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +627%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Cumin
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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 ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more FatsFats +149.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.1%
Contains more WaterWater +391.5%
Contains more OtherOther +147.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 3.49mg 66.36mg 786%
Vitamin E 24.21mg 3.33mg 139%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 3.279g 69%
Calcium 347mg 931mg 58%
Manganese 2.131mg 3.333mg 52%
Fats 55.5g 22.27g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.628mg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.327mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 14.04g 46%
Potassium 748mg 1788mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.435mg 26%
Magnesium 279mg 366mg 21%
Zinc 3.29mg 4.8mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.152g 1.535g 12%
Calories 614kcal 375kcal 12%
Folate 53µg 10µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 4.579mg 9%
Carbs 18.82g 44.24g 8%
Copper 0.934mg 0.867mg 7%
Sodium 7mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Protein 20.96g 17.81g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 6%
Choline 52.1mg 24.7mg 5%
Selenium 2.4µg 5.2µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Phosphorus 508mg 499mg 1%
Fiber 10.3g 10.5g 1%
Net carbs 8.52g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 4.43g 2.25g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.617g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.