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Cashew vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Cumin

  • Cashew has more Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 746% higher.
  • Cumin contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Cashew. Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Cumin contains 5.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cumin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, 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.
Cashew
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Cumin
5
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 +153.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2416.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more IronIron +893.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.4%

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.
Cashew
3
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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Cumin
7
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 +531.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.435mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Cumin
3
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 FatsFats +96.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Cumin
1
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cumin Opinion
Calories 553kcal 375kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 17.81g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 22.27g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 26.89g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 30.19g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 292mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 37mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 660mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 6.68mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 5.91g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 3.3g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 2.195mg 0.867mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.8mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 499mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 168mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 1.655mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 19.9µg 5.2µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 34.1µg 5.4µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 10µg Cashew
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 14.04g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 3.279g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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%
Cashew
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.