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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2721.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +1743.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +74.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5672.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +484.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +868.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +231.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4659.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 375kcal | 354kcal | |
Protein | 17.81g | 12.48g | |
Fats | 22.27g | 2.3g | |
Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | |
Net carbs | 33.74g | 56.18g | |
Carbs | 44.24g | 73.48g | |
Magnesium | 366mg | 133mg | |
Calcium | 931mg | 33mg | |
Potassium | 1788mg | 452mg | |
Iron | 66.36mg | 3.6mg | |
Sugar | 2.25g | 0.8g | |
Fiber | 10.5g | 17.3g | |
Copper | 0.867mg | 0.498mg | |
Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.77mg | |
Phosphorus | 499mg | 264mg | |
Sodium | 168mg | 12mg | |
Vitamin A | 1270IU | 22IU | |
Vitamin A | 64µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.57mg | |
Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.943mg | |
Selenium | 5.2µg | 37.7µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.646mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.285mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 4.604mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.318mg | |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 2.2µg | |
Folate | 10µg | 19µg | |
Choline | 24.7mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 0.482g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 0.295g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 1.108g | |
Tryptophan | 0.208mg | ||
Threonine | 0.424mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | ||
Leucine | 0.848mg | ||
Lysine | 0.465mg | ||
Methionine | 0.24mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | ||
Valine | 0.612mg | ||
Histidine | 0.281mg |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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%
34%
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.