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Cumin vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and arrowroot

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc, while arrowroot has more folate.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 802% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 155 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while arrowroot contains 6mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Arrowroot, raw.

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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
9
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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1364%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +2889.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +661.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%

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
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%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +320%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.4%
Contains more OtherOther +436.6%
Contains more WaterWater +901.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3464.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Arrowroot DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 2.22mg 802%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.174mg 137%
Calcium 931mg 6mg 93%
Copper 0.867mg 0.121mg 83%
Folate 10µg 338µg 82%
Magnesium 366mg 25mg 81%
Phosphorus 499mg 98mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.143mg 40%
Potassium 1788mg 454mg 39%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.63mg 38%
Fiber 10.5g 1.3g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.004g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.2g 34%
Protein 17.81g 4.24g 27%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.059mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.092g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.693mg 18%
Calories 375kcal 65kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.266mg 13%
Carbs 44.24g 13.39g 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.039g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.9mg 6%
Sodium 168mg 26mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 33.74g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.