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Cumin vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cumin and Chocolate cake

  • Chocolate cake has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 809% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 16 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake contains 60mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Calcium +1451.7%
Contains more Iron +4021.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +1177.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +595.7%
Contains more Copper +318.8%
Contains more Manganese +1090.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +1451.7%
Contains more Iron +4021.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +1177.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +595.7%
Contains more Copper +318.8%
Contains more Manganese +1090.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +202.7%
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +202.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%

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 cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 17.81g 5.3g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 15.1g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 375kcal 371kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Chocolate cake
Fiber 10.5g 1.6g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 60mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 1.61mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 32mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 106mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 140mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 315mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 0.69mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.207mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.28mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 1270IU 140IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.2mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.141mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.213mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.137mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.041mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 5.43g Cumin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 6.039g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.761g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.