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Cumin vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cumin and Almonds

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 783% more than Almonds.
  • Almonds contain 3 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Almonds contain 269mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.9%
Contains more IronIron +1688.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~481mg

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.
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +669.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +124.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Almonds Opinion
Calories 375kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 17.81g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 22.27g 49.93g Almonds
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 9.05g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 21.55g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 270mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 269mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 733mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 3.71mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 4.35g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.867mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 4.8mg 3.12mg Cumin
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 499mg 481mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 1270IU 2IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 3.333mg 2.179mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 4.1µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.205mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 3.618mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.137mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Cumin
Choline 24.7mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 1.535g 3.802g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Almonds
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
48%
Cumin
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
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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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.