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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 for iron, 821% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than cumin (0).

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
9
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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1021.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1244.4%
Contains more IronIron +9246.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1744.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5107.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
10
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +973.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14741.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +501.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1593.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +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 DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.71mg 821%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.064mg 142%
Copper 0.867mg 0.047mg 91%
Magnesium 366mg 9mg 85%
Calcium 931mg 83mg 85%
Phosphorus 499mg 4mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0mg 52%
Potassium 1788mg 133mg 49%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.03mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Protein 17.81g 0.12g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.041mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.11mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0g 22%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg 22%
Carbs 44.24g 98.09g 18%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 5.2µg 1.2µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0g 7%
Sodium 168mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 375kcal 380kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.74g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 97.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Brown sugar
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
44%
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?
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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. 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.