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Cumin vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cumin and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and fiber than cumin.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 825% more than corn syrup.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5072.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3963.6%
Contains more IronIron +17835.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1535.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +11900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4436.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3233%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.3%
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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
10
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22795%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.7%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1805%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
Contains more WaterWater +173.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Corn syrup DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.37mg 825%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.1mg 141%
Calcium 931mg 18mg 91%
Copper 0.867mg 0.053mg 90%
Magnesium 366mg 8mg 85%
Phosphorus 499mg 11mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.011mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 44mg 51%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.04mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Protein 17.81g 0g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.009mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.02mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.009mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0g 22%
Carbs 44.24g 77.59g 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg 5%
Calories 375kcal 286kcal 4%
Selenium 5.2µg 2.9µg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Choline 24.7mg 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 168mg 155mg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.