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Cumin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Chocolate?

  • Chocolate has less Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 729% higher.
  • Cumin has 25 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. Cumin has 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate has 0.025mg.
  • Cumin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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
8
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.9%
Contains more IronIron +727.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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
9
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% 76% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2412%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +265%
Contains more WaterWater +730.9%
Contains more OtherOther +348.2%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Chocolate Opinion
Calories 375kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 17.81g 4.88g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 44.24g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 146mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 56mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 559mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 8.02mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 47.9g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 7g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.8mg 2.01mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 206mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1270IU 50IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 2µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.54mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 1.419mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 3µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.025mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.05mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.725mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.042mg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 5.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 10µg Cumin
Trans Fat 0.112g Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 18.519g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 9.54g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.092g Cumin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Chocolate
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
48%
Cumin
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.