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Arugula vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arugula and cumin

  • Arugula has more vitamin K; however, cumin is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 811% more than arugula.
  • Arugula has 20 times more vitamin K than cumin. While arugula has 108.6µg of vitamin K, cumin has only 5.4µg.
  • The glycemic index of arugula is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arugula, 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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
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 -83.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +678.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.6%
Contains more IronIron +4445.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1040.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +921.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +859.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +938.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1633.3%

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
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 CVitamin C +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1911.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +870%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 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 WaterWater +1037.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +590.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3274.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1112.1%
Contains more OtherOther +444.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 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 -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28553.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +927.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 1.46mg 66.36mg 811%
Manganese 0.321mg 3.333mg 131%
Copper 0.076mg 0.867mg 88%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 5.4µg 86%
Calcium 160mg 931mg 77%
Magnesium 47mg 366mg 76%
Phosphorus 52mg 499mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.628mg 49%
Potassium 369mg 1788mg 42%
Zinc 0.47mg 4.8mg 39%
Fiber 1.6g 10.5g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.66g 22.27g 33%
Protein 2.58g 17.81g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.435mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 4.579mg 27%
Folate 97µg 10µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 3.279g 20%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3.33mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.327mg 19%
Calories 25kcal 375kcal 18%
Carbs 3.65g 44.24g 14%
Selenium 0.3µg 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 9%
Vitamin C 15mg 7.7mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.086g 1.535g 7%
Vitamin A 119µg 64µg 6%
Sodium 27mg 168mg 6%
Choline 15.3mg 24.7mg 2%
Net carbs 2.05g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula 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
41%
Arugula
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
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 - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.