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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 for iron, 785% more than barley.
  • Cumin contains 28 times more calcium than barley. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while barley contains 33mg.
  • Barley has a higher glycemic index (28) than cumin (0).

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.
Cumin
8
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%
Barley
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
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.
Cumin
7
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%
Barley
2
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.646mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.604mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
Barley
2
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
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
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
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
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.
Cumin Barley
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Barley DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 3.6mg 785%
Calcium 931mg 33mg 90%
Manganese 3.333mg 1.943mg 60%
Selenium 5.2µg 37.7µg 59%
Magnesium 366mg 133mg 55%
Copper 0.867mg 0.498mg 41%
Potassium 1788mg 452mg 39%
Phosphorus 499mg 264mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.295g 34%
Fats 22.27g 2.3g 31%
Fiber 10.5g 17.3g 27%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.57mg 18%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.77mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.108g 14%
Protein 17.81g 12.48g 11%
Carbs 44.24g 73.48g 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.318mg 9%
Sodium 168mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.482g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.285mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.646mg 2%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Calories 375kcal 354kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.604mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
110%
Barley

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 - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
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.

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.