Caraway spice vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Caraway spice and Cumin different?
- Caraway spice is higher in Fiber, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 627% higher.
- Caraway spice contains 4 times more Fiber than Cumin. While Caraway spice contains 38g of Fiber, Cumin contains only 10.5g.
Spices, caraway seed and Spices, cumin seed are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +308.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +249.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
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 | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.279g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 19.77g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 14.59g | 22.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.9g | 33.74g |
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| Carbs | 49.9g | 44.24g |
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| Magnesium | 258mg | 366mg |
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| Calcium | 689mg | 931mg |
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| Potassium | 1351mg | 1788mg |
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| Iron | 16.23mg | 66.36mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 38g | 10.5g |
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.867mg |
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| Zinc | 5.5mg | 4.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 568mg | 499mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 168mg |
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| Vitamin A | 363IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 3.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 12.1µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.383mg | 0.628mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.379mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.606mg | 4.579mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.435mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 24.7mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.62g | 1.535g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.125g | 14.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g | 3.279g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.55mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.