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Almonds vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between almonds and cumin

  • Almonds have more vitamin E and vitamin B2; however, cumin is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 783% more than almonds.
  • Cumin contains 8 times less vitamin E than almonds. Almonds contain 25.63mg of vitamin E, while cumin contains 3.33mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.9%
Contains more IronIron +1688.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
~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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 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 +669.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +124.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 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 +124.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 3.71mg 66.36mg 783%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 3.33mg 149%
Calcium 269mg 931mg 66%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.327mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.279g 60%
Manganese 2.179mg 3.333mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 14.04g 44%
Fats 49.93g 22.27g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.628mg 35%
Potassium 733mg 1788mg 31%
Magnesium 270mg 366mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.435mg 23%
Copper 1.031mg 0.867mg 18%
Zinc 3.12mg 4.8mg 15%
Calories 579kcal 375kcal 10%
Saturated fat 3.802g 1.535g 10%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Fiber 12.5g 10.5g 8%
Carbs 21.55g 44.24g 8%
Sodium 1mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Protein 21.15g 17.81g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 4.579mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Choline 52.1mg 24.7mg 5%
Phosphorus 481mg 499mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 5.2µg 2%
Net carbs 9.05g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 2.25g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.