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Cumin vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cumin and Bean

  • Bean has less Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 than Cumin.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 826% more than Bean.
  • Cumin has 19 times more Calcium than Bean. While Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, Bean has only 50mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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
Cumin
9
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Calcium +1762%
Contains more Iron +22782.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.8%
Contains more Potassium +504.1%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +320.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Contains more Calcium +1762%
Contains more Iron +22782.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.8%
Contains more Potassium +504.1%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +320.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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
Cumin
8
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Vitamin A +1098.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2120%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Folate +140%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 3% 0% 11% 38% 14% 9% 0% 30% 18% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1098.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2120%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Protein +271%
Contains more Fats +5467.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.9%
Contains more Other +345.6%
Contains more Water +800.7%
Cumin
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
Bean
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +271%
Contains more Fats +5467.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.9%
Contains more Other +345.6%
Contains more Water +800.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40014.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Bean
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40014.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Bean Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 14.99g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 4.8g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.4g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 20.49g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 105kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 7.78g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 5.5g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 50mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.29mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 32mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 104mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 296mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 1mg Bean
Zinc 4.8mg 1.4mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.206mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 4.5µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 106IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 5µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.15mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3.1mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.15mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.06mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.43mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.13mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 24µg Bean
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.8µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.035g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.172g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.