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Black pepper vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black pepper and Cumin

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Copper, however, Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 708% higher.
  • Cumin has 30 times less Vitamin K than Black pepper. Black pepper has 163.7µg of Vitamin K, while Cumin has 5.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, black 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +583.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2931.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 CarbsCarbs +44.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +583.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -9.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1799.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black pepper 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 Black pepper Cumin Opinion
Calories 251kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 10.39g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 3.26g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 38.65g 33.74g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 44.24g Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 443mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 1329mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 9.71mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0.64g 2.25g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 10.5g Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.867mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 158mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 20mg 168mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 1.04mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 12.753mg 3.333mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 163.7µg 5.4µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 10µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.392g 1.535g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.279g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
56%
Black pepper
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
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 richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.