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Cumin vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cumin and Brown sugar different?

  • Cumin is higher than Brown sugar in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 821% more than Brown sugar.

Spices, cumin seed and Sugars, brown 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
Cumin
9
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Calcium +1021.7%
Contains more Iron +9246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12375%
Contains more Potassium +1244.4%
Contains more Zinc +15900%
Contains more Copper +1744.7%
Contains more Manganese +5107.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +1021.7%
Contains more Iron +9246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12375%
Contains more Potassium +1244.4%
Contains more Zinc +15900%
Contains more Copper +1744.7%
Contains more Manganese +5107.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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
9
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +14741.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +501.5%
Contains more Other +1593.3%
Contains more Carbs +121.7%
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
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +14741.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +501.5%
Contains more Other +1593.3%
Contains more Carbs +121.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Brown sugar
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 Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 17.81g 0.12g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 375kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 2.25g 97.02g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 83mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.71mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 9mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 4mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 133mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 4.8mg 0.03mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.047mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.064mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 1.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 0IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.11mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.041mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 1µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.