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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 from 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.

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.
Cumin
6
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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~4.9µg

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
8
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% 76% 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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.2%
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%
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
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
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
44% 24% 32%
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%
~equal in 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.
Cumin Black pepper
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 Black pepper Opinion
Calories 375kcal 251kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 10.39g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 3.26g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 44.24g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 366mg 171mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 443mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1329mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 9.71mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 10.5g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.867mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 4.8mg 1.19mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 158mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 20mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 1270IU 547IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 27µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 1.04mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 5.2µg 4.9µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.108mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.18mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.143mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.291mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 10µg 17µg Black pepper
Choline 24.7mg 11.3mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.739g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.998g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Black pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Cumin
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
297%
Black pepper

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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
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)

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.