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Cumin vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cumin and couscous

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, couscous is higher in selenium.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 825% more than couscous.
  • Cumin has 116 times more calcium than couscous. While cumin has 931mg of calcium, couscous has only 8mg.
  • The glycemic index of couscous is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Couscous, cooked.

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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 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11537.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2982.8%
Contains more IronIron +17363.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2014.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1746.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2168.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3867.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.8%

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
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% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +896.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +752.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5300%
Contains more CholineCholine +648.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13818.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2830.8%
Contains more WaterWater +800.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5023.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Couscous
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Couscous DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.38mg 825%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.084mg 141%
Copper 0.867mg 0.041mg 92%
Calcium 931mg 8mg 92%
Magnesium 366mg 8mg 85%
Phosphorus 499mg 22mg 68%
Potassium 1788mg 58mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.063mg 47%
Selenium 5.2µg 27.5µg 41%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.26mg 41%
Fiber 10.5g 1.4g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.022g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.16g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.051mg 30%
Protein 17.81g 3.79g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.027mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.983mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.064g 21%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.13mg 21%
Calories 375kcal 112kcal 13%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.029g 7%
Sodium 168mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 44.24g 23.22g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.1µg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 3.3mg 4%
Folate 10µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 21.82g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.1mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.259mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.