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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.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index than chocolate.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.9%
Contains more IronIron +727.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2412%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Iron 8.02mg 66.36mg 729%
Calcium 56mg 931mg 88%
Manganese 1.419mg 3.333mg 83%
Saturated fat 18.519g 1.535g 77%
Magnesium 146mg 366mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.628mg 50%
Phosphorus 206mg 499mg 42%
Potassium 559mg 1788mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.435mg 30%
Protein 4.88g 17.81g 26%
Zinc 2.01mg 4.8mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.579mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.327mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.33mg 19%
Copper 1.028mg 0.867mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.279g 15%
Fiber 7g 10.5g 14%
Fats 31.28g 22.27g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 14.04g 11%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Calories 546kcal 375kcal 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 2µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Sodium 24mg 168mg 6%
Carbs 61.17g 44.24g 6%
Selenium 3µg 5.2µg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.4µg 2%
Net carbs 54.17g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 2.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
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.