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Chocolate vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Cumin?

  • Chocolate has less Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 729% higher.
  • Chocolate has 12 times more Saturated Fat than Cumin. Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Cumin has 1.535g.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Spices, cumin seed types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +1562.5%
Contains more Iron +727.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.2%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +1562.5%
Contains more Iron +727.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.2%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2440%
Contains more Vitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +935.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2440%
Contains more Vitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +935.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.3%
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Water +730.9%
Contains more Other +348.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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 Fats +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.3%
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Water +730.9%
Contains more Other +348.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.3%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 33.74g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 31.28g 22.27g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 44.24g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 375kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 7g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 56mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 8.02mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 146mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 206mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 559mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 24mg 168mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 1.028mg 0.867mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 3µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 50IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 10µg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.4µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cumin
Trans Fat 0.112g Cumin
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.535g Cumin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.279g Cumin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Chocolate
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.