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.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index than chocolate.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 8.02mg | 729% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 56mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.419mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 18.519g | 77% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 146mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.025mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 206mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 559mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.042mg | 30% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 4.88g | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.01mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.725mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.54mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.028mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 1.092g | 15% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 7g | 14% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 31.28g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 9.54g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 546kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 168mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 61.17g | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)