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Cumin vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Fennel

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium, while Fennel has more Vitamin K.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 820% higher.
  • Fennel contains 63 times less Vitamin B1 than Cumin. Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Fennel contains 0.01mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Fennel, bulb, 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%
Fennel
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2052.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.9%
Contains more IronIron +8990.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +898%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1645%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%

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
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Fennel
4
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 40% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +825.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1063%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~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
Fennel
1
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1336.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +506%
Contains more OtherOther +625.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1019.2%

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
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20547.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1840.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Fennel Opinion
Calories 375kcal 31kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 1.24g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.2g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 12mg Fennel
Net carbs 33.74g 4.2g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 7.3g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 17mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 49mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 414mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.73mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 3.93g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 3.1g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.066mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 0.2mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 50mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 52mg Fennel
Vitamin A 1270IU 963IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 48µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.58mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.191mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.01mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.032mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.64mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.047mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 10µg 27µg Fennel
Choline 24.7mg 13.2mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.068g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.169g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Fennel
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
48%
Cumin
26%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.