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Cumin vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cumin and romano cheese

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, romano cheese has more vitamin B12.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 820% more.
  • Cumin is lower in sodium.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +792.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1979.1%
Contains more IronIron +8518.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2790%
Contains more ZincZinc +86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16565%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%

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
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% 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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5846.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1118.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.6%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more WaterWater +283.5%

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 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Romano cheese DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.77mg 820%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.02mg 144%
Copper 0.867mg 0.03mg 93%
Magnesium 366mg 41mg 77%
Saturated fat 1.535g 17.115g 71%
Sodium 168mg 1433mg 55%
Potassium 1788mg 86mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.037mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Phosphorus 499mg 760mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.077mg 28%
Protein 17.81g 31.8g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.085mg 27%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.23mg 21%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.58mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.593g 18%
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 7.838g 16%
Carbs 44.24g 3.63g 14%
Calcium 931mg 1064mg 13%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Fats 22.27g 26.94g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 96µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Choline 24.7mg 15.4mg 2%
Calories 375kcal 387kcal 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.