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Cheese vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese and Cumin

  • Cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 828% more than Cheese.
  • Cumin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Cumin
8
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 SeleniumSelenium +448.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2252.6%
Contains more IronIron +47300%
Contains more CopperCopper +2790%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12244.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~499mg

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.
Cheese
5
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +369%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2065.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7661%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1270IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Cumin
2
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 +28.4%
Contains more FatsFats +49.6%
Contains more WaterWater +359.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1331.7%
Contains more OtherOther +105.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Cumin
3
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 -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cumin Opinion
Calories 404kcal 375kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 17.81g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 22.27g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 3.09g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 3.09g 44.24g Cumin
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 710mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 76mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 0.14mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0.48g 2.25g Cheese
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.03mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 3.64mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 455mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 653mg 168mg Cumin
Vitamin A 1242IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 330µg 64µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 28.5µg 5.2µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.327mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cumin
Choline 16.5mg 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 3.279g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Cheese
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.332g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.