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Cumin vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and drumstick tree

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and potassium; however, drumstick tree has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 825% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 31 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin has 931mg of calcium, while drumstick tree has 30mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +713.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3003.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.9%
Contains more IronIron +18333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +932.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +898%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1186.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
8
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +638.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1731.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +748.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.6%
Contains more OtherOther +685.6%
Contains more WaterWater +994.3%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.36mg 825%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 141mg 148%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.259mg 134%
Calcium 931mg 30mg 90%
Copper 0.867mg 0.084mg 87%
Magnesium 366mg 45mg 76%
Phosphorus 499mg 50mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.053mg 48%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.45mg 40%
Potassium 1788mg 461mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.102g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.2g 34%
Protein 17.81g 2.1g 31%
Fiber 10.5g 3.2g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.62mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.12mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.003g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.074mg 19%
Calories 375kcal 37kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 16%
Carbs 44.24g 8.53g 12%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 4µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.033g 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Sodium 168mg 42mg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 33.74g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.