Cumin vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cumin and black pepper
- Cumin has more iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, black pepper has more manganese, vitamin K, fiber, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 708% higher.
- Black pepper has 6 times less vitamin B1 than cumin. Cumin has 0.628mg of vitamin B1, while black pepper has 0.108mg.
- Black pepper has a higher glycemic index than cumin.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, pepper, black.
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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 | +114% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +583.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +303.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +53.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +282.6% |
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 | +137% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +481.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +118.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2931.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +583.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +54.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1799.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.6% |
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Saturated fat
~1.392g
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 |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 66.36mg | 9.71mg | 708% |
Manganese | 3.333mg | 12.753mg | 410% |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 163.7µg | 132% |
Fiber | 10.5g | 25.3g | 59% |
Copper | 0.867mg | 1.33mg | 51% |
Calcium | 931mg | 443mg | 49% |
Phosphorus | 499mg | 158mg | 49% |
Magnesium | 366mg | 171mg | 46% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.108mg | 43% |
Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.739g | 33% |
Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.19mg | 33% |
Fats | 22.27g | 3.26g | 29% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 28% | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.143mg | 21% |
Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 1.04mg | 15% |
Protein | 17.81g | 10.39g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.998g | 15% |
Potassium | 1788mg | 1329mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.291mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | 9% |
Carbs | 44.24g | 63.95g | 7% |
Calories | 375kcal | 251kcal | 6% |
Sodium | 168mg | 20mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 64µg | 27µg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
Choline | 24.7mg | 11.3mg | 2% |
Selenium | 5.2µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 1.535g | 1.392g | 1% |
Net carbs | 33.74g | 38.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.25g | 0.64g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.014mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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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
44%

54%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%

297%

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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is cheaper?

Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)