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Chinese cabbage vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cabbage and cumin

  • Chinese cabbage has more vitamin A; however, cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 820% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Cumin has 4 times less vitamin A than Chinese cabbage. Chinese cabbage has 4468IU of vitamin A, while cumin has 1270IU.
  • Chinese cabbage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
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 -61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1826.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +786.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +609.5%
Contains more IronIron +8195%
Contains more CopperCopper +4028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1248.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1996.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +940%

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 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
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 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +742.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 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 +1082.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1087.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1929.4%
Contains more OtherOther +852.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3315.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cabbage 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 Chinese cabbage Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.8mg 66.36mg 820%
Manganese 0.159mg 3.333mg 138%
Copper 0.021mg 0.867mg 94%
Magnesium 19mg 366mg 83%
Calcium 105mg 931mg 83%
Phosphorus 37mg 499mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.628mg 49%
Potassium 252mg 1788mg 45%
Zinc 0.19mg 4.8mg 42%
Vitamin C 45mg 7.7mg 41%
Fiber 1g 10.5g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.2g 22.27g 34%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 5.4µg 33%
Protein 1.5g 17.81g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 4.579mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 3.279g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.327mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.435mg 19%
Calories 13kcal 375kcal 18%
Vitamin A 223µg 64µg 18%
Carbs 2.18g 44.24g 14%
Folate 66µg 10µg 14%
Selenium 0.5µg 5.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.027g 1.535g 7%
Sodium 65mg 168mg 4%
Choline 6.4mg 24.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage 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
37%
Chinese cabbage
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
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?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.