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Cumin vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cumin and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Cumin is richer in iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber, while parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 818% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Cumin is lower in saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index (27) than cumin (0).

Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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
7
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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1330.4%
Contains more IronIron +7273.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3821.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.4%

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
7
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2065.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +787.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3129.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +527.8%
~equal in Other ~8.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.9mg 818%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.085mg 141%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Magnesium 366mg 38mg 78%
Copper 0.867mg 0.238mg 70%
Sodium 168mg 1529mg 59%
Saturated fat 1.535g 13.317g 54%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.029mg 50%
Potassium 1788mg 125mg 49%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Phosphorus 499mg 729mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.049mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.114mg 28%
Selenium 5.2µg 17.7µg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.17mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 6.098g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.462g 19%
Calcium 931mg 1109mg 18%
Carbs 44.24g 1.37g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.486mg 12%
Vitamin A 64µg 160µg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Zinc 4.8mg 3.87mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 265kcal 6%
Protein 17.81g 20g 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.7µg 3%
Fats 22.27g 20g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Choline 24.7mg 20.7mg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.