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Cumin vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and chard raw

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and potassium, while chard raw has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 807% higher.
  • Chard raw contains 18 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while chard raw contains 51mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of chard raw is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Chard, swiss, 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
10
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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +351.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1725.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.8%
Contains more IronIron +3586.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +984.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +810.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.8%

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
6
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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15270.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +889.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1082.9%
Contains more OtherOther +376.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1049.6%

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4584.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Chard raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Chard raw DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 1.8mg 807%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 830µg 687%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.366mg 129%
Calcium 931mg 51mg 88%
Copper 0.867mg 0.179mg 76%
Magnesium 366mg 81mg 68%
Phosphorus 499mg 46mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.04mg 49%
Potassium 1788mg 379mg 41%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.36mg 40%
Fiber 10.5g 1.6g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.04g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.2g 34%
Protein 17.81g 1.8g 32%
Vitamin A 64µg 306µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.099mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.4mg 26%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 30mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.07g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.09mg 18%
Calories 375kcal 19kcal 18%
Carbs 44.24g 3.74g 14%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 1.89mg 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.9µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.03g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 3%
Sodium 168mg 213mg 2%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Choline 24.7mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 1.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Chard raw
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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.