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Cod vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cod and cumin different?

  • Cod is higher in selenium; however, cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 825% higher.
  • Cod contains 6 times more selenium than cumin. While cod contains 33.1µg of selenium, cumin contains only 5.2µg.

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Spices, cumin seed are the varieties 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.
Cod
Cod
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +536.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1043.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5718.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.9%
Contains more IronIron +17363.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2996.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22120%

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.
Cod
Cod
4
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Cumin
9
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +164%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +670%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5300%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 WaterWater +907.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3223.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2440%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Cumin
2
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 -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14836.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1319.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Cumin DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Iron 0.38mg 66.36mg 825%
Manganese 0.015mg 3.333mg 144%
Copper 0.028mg 0.867mg 93%
Calcium 16mg 931mg 92%
Magnesium 32mg 366mg 80%
Selenium 33.1µg 5.2µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.628mg 46%
Phosphorus 203mg 499mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Zinc 0.45mg 4.8mg 40%
Potassium 413mg 1788mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.67g 22.27g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 3.279g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.327mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 3.33mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.579mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.435mg 15%
Calories 82kcal 375kcal 15%
Carbs 0g 44.24g 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 7.7mg 7%
Choline 65.2mg 24.7mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 64µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.535g 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Sodium 54mg 168mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.4µg 4%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Protein 17.81g 17.81g 0%
Net carbs 0g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.