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Cumin vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cumin and American cheese?

  • Cumin is higher in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber, yet American cheese is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 822% more.
  • The amount of sodium in cumin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Cumin
7
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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.5%
Contains more IronIron +10433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1784.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8029.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.5%

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
8
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%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1095.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +391.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin American cheese DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.63mg 822%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.041mg 143%
Copper 0.867mg 0.046mg 91%
Magnesium 366mg 26mg 81%
Saturated fat 1.535g 18.057g 75%
Sodium 168mg 1671mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.015mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 132mg 49%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.054mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.076mg 28%
Selenium 5.2µg 20.2µg 27%
Vitamin A 64µg 250µg 21%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 499mg 641mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.8mg 17%
Fats 22.27g 31.79g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 8.236g 15%
Carbs 44.24g 3.7g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.286g 13%
Calcium 931mg 1045mg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.234mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Choline 24.7mg 36.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.6µg 2%
Protein 17.81g 18.13g 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Calories 375kcal 371kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin American cheese
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
44%
Cumin
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.