Cumin vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cumin and Barley different?
- Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Barley is higher in Selenium, and Fiber.
- Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 785% more than Barley.
- Cumin contains 28 times more Calcium than Barley. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Barley contains 33mg.
Spices, cumin seed and Barley, hulled types were 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.
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Calcium
+2721.2%
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Iron
+1743.3%
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Magnesium
+175.2%
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Phosphorus
+89%
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Potassium
+295.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
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Copper
+74.1%
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Manganese
+71.5%
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Selenium
+625%
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Calcium
+2721.2%
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Iron
+1743.3%
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Magnesium
+175.2%
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Phosphorus
+89%
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Potassium
+295.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
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Copper
+74.1%
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Manganese
+71.5%
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-92.9%
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Selenium
+625%
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.
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Vitamin A
+5672.7%
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Vitamin E
+484.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.7%
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Vitamin B6
+36.8%
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Vitamin K
+145.5%
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Folate
+90%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604
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Vitamin A
+5672.7%
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Vitamin E
+484.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.7%
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Vitamin B6
+36.8%
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Vitamin K
+145.5%
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Folate
+90%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+42.7%
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Fats
+868.3%
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+231.3%
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Carbs
+66.1%
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Water
+17.1%
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+42.7%
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+868.3%
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+231.3%
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+66.1%
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+17.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4659.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.9%
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Saturated Fat
-68.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4659.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.9%
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Saturated Fat
-68.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 56.18g |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 2.3g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 73.48g |
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| Calories | 375kcal | 354kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.25g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 17.3g |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 3.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 133mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 264mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 452mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.498mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.318mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.281mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 1.108g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
51%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.