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Olive oil vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Olive oil and Cumin?

  • Olive oil is higher in Vitamin E , yet Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 823% more.
  • Olive oil has 9 times more Saturated Fat than Cumin. While Olive oil has 13.808g of Saturated Fat, Cumin has only 1.535g.

We used Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Spices, cumin seed types 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +93000%
Contains more Iron +11750%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +178700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +93000%
Contains more Iron +11750%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +178700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
3
:
7
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin E +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Cumin
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 E +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Fats +349%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Cumin
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 +349%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 0g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 100g 22.27g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 884kcal 375kcal Olive oil
Sugar 0g 2.25g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 1mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 0.56mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 0mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 0mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 2mg 168mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 14.35mg 3.33mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 0µg 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 60.2µg 5.4µg Olive oil
Saturated Fat 13.808g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 14.04g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 3.279g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Olive oil
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.273g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.