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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and cumin different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in vitamin B12, while cumin is higher in iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 818% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Cumin is lower in sodium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index (27) than cumin (0).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Spices, cumin seed types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1330.4%
Contains more IronIron +7273.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3821.2%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2065.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +787.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.3%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +527.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3129.2%
~equal in Other ~7.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.9mg 66.36mg 818%
Manganese 0.085mg 3.333mg 141%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Magnesium 38mg 366mg 78%
Copper 0.238mg 0.867mg 70%
Sodium 1529mg 168mg 59%
Saturated fat 13.317g 1.535g 54%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.628mg 50%
Potassium 125mg 1788mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Phosphorus 729mg 499mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.435mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 4.579mg 28%
Selenium 17.7µg 5.2µg 23%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 3.33mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 14.04g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.279g 19%
Calcium 1109mg 931mg 18%
Carbs 1.37g 44.24g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.327mg 12%
Vitamin A 160µg 64µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Zinc 3.87mg 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Calories 265kcal 375kcal 6%
Protein 20g 17.81g 4%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.4µg 3%
Fats 20g 22.27g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Choline 20.7mg 24.7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.25g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.