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Cumin vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and coconut milk

  • Coconut milk contains less iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc than cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 809% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 58 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while coconut milk contains 16mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cumin is lower.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +889.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5718.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +579.8%
Contains more IronIron +3946.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +399%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%

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% 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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5300%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +677.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +698.6%
Contains more OtherOther +973.2%
Contains more WaterWater +739%
~equal in Fats ~23.84g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1284.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1156.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Coconut milk
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Coconut milk DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 1.64mg 809%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.916mg 105%
Calcium 931mg 16mg 92%
Saturated fat 1.535g 21.14g 89%
Magnesium 366mg 37mg 78%
Copper 0.867mg 0.266mg 67%
Phosphorus 499mg 100mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.026mg 50%
Potassium 1788mg 263mg 45%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.67mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 1.014g 33%
Fiber 10.5g 2.2g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.033mg 31%
Protein 17.81g 2.29g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.76mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.15mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.261g 20%
Carbs 44.24g 5.54g 13%
Calories 375kcal 230kcal 7%
Sodium 168mg 15mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.1µg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 8.5mg 3%
Selenium 5.2µg 6.2µg 2%
Fats 22.27g 23.84g 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.