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Cumin vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cumin and cheese sandwich?

  • Cumin is higher in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and fiber, yet cheese sandwich is higher in selenium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 797% more.
  • Cumin has 7 times more magnesium than cheese sandwich. While cumin has 366mg of magnesium, cheese sandwich has only 54mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cumin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +484.3%
Contains more IronIron +2432.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.3%

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
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.7%
Contains more WaterWater +151.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 2.62mg 797%
Manganese 3.333mg 1.083mg 98%
Copper 0.867mg 0.16mg 79%
Magnesium 366mg 54mg 74%
Calcium 931mg 204mg 73%
Potassium 1788mg 306mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 9.166g 39%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.87mg 36%
Selenium 5.2µg 24.3µg 35%
Fiber 10.5g 3.1g 30%
Sodium 168mg 839mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.358mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Phosphorus 499mg 382mg 17%
Protein 17.81g 9.8g 16%
Folate 10µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.261mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.535g 4.129g 12%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 3.185mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 10.351g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.427mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.5mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 497kcal 6%
Vitamin A 64µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Carbs 44.24g 58.2g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Fats 22.27g 25g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Net carbs 33.74g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.