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Arrowroot vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arrowroot and cumin

  • Arrowroot has more folate, while cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 802% higher.
  • Cumin contains 34 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while cumin contains 10µg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Cumin
9
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 -84.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1364%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +2889.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +661.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Cumin
9
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3280%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Cumin
4
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 WaterWater +901.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +320%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.4%
Contains more OtherOther +436.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3464.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 2.22mg 66.36mg 802%
Manganese 0.174mg 3.333mg 137%
Calcium 6mg 931mg 93%
Copper 0.121mg 0.867mg 83%
Folate 338µg 10µg 82%
Magnesium 25mg 366mg 81%
Phosphorus 98mg 499mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.628mg 40%
Potassium 454mg 1788mg 39%
Zinc 0.63mg 4.8mg 38%
Fiber 1.3g 10.5g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.2g 22.27g 34%
Protein 4.24g 17.81g 27%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.327mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.279g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 4.579mg 18%
Calories 65kcal 375kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.435mg 13%
Carbs 13.39g 44.24g 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.535g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 7.7mg 6%
Sodium 26mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 12.09g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot 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
32%
Arrowroot
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.