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Cumin vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cumin and adzuki bean

  • Cumin has more iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, adzuki bean is higher in folate and copper.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 767% more than adzuki bean.
  • Adzuki bean contains 75 times less vitamin A than cumin. Cumin contains 1270IU of vitamin A, while adzuki bean contains 17IU.
  • The glycemic index of adzuki bean is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, 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
7
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1310.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more IronIron +1232.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~equal in Zinc ~5.04mg

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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +4101.9%
Contains more OtherOther +133.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%

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
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2801.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Adzuki bean
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 Adzuki bean DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 4.98mg 767%
Folate 10µg 622µg 153%
Calcium 931mg 66mg 87%
Manganese 3.333mg 1.73mg 70%
Magnesium 366mg 127mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.05g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.53g 33%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 29%
Copper 0.867mg 1.094mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.113g 21%
Phosphorus 499mg 381mg 17%
Potassium 1788mg 1254mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.455mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.63mg 12%
Fiber 10.5g 12.7g 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.22mg 8%
Sodium 168mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Carbs 44.24g 62.9g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.351mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.191g 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Selenium 5.2µg 3.1µg 4%
Protein 17.81g 19.87g 4%
Calories 375kcal 329kcal 2%
Zinc 4.8mg 5.04mg 2%
Net carbs 33.74g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Adzuki bean
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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
132%
Adzuki bean

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 - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.