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Cumin vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and fast food

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber, while fast food has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 791% higher.
  • Fast food contains 15 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while fast food contains 62mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1401.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +807.6%
Contains more IronIron +2068.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.4%

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
5
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.9µg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +85.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +401.3%
Contains more WaterWater +377%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Fast food
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fast food DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 3.06mg 791%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.357mg 129%
Calcium 931mg 62mg 87%
Copper 0.867mg 0.121mg 83%
Magnesium 366mg 27mg 81%
Phosphorus 499mg 134mg 52%
Potassium 1788mg 197mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Fiber 10.5g 1.7g 35%
Selenium 5.2µg 20.3µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.317mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 4.835g 23%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.52mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.38mg 20%
Folate 10µg 80µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.212mg 17%
Fats 22.27g 12.01g 16%
Saturated fat 1.535g 4.493g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.68g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Sodium 168mg 331mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 5.617mg 6%
Vitamin A 64µg 9µg 6%
Calories 375kcal 297kcal 4%
Carbs 44.24g 31.5g 4%
Protein 17.81g 16.52g 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.363mg 3%
Choline 24.7mg 34.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.25g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin K 5.4µg 4.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.