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Cumin vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cumin and Edam

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Edam has more Vitamin B12.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 824% more.
  • Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, edam.

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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
:
2
Edam
Contains more Calcium +27.4%
Contains more Iron +14981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +2308.3%
Contains more Manganese +30200%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +27.4%
Contains more Iron +14981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +2308.3%
Contains more Manganese +30200%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 536

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
7
:
5
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Folate +60%
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
3
Edam
Contains more Carbs +2993.7%
Contains more Other +80.6%
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Water +415.6%
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
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +2993.7%
Contains more Other +80.6%
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Water +415.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
0
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Edam Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 1.43g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 24.99g Edam
Fats 22.27g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 44.24g 1.43g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 357kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 731mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.44mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 30mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 1788mg 188mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 812mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 3.75mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.036mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.011mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 1270IU 825IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.24mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.037mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.082mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.076mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.3µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 17.572g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 8.125g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.665g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.