Cumin vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cumin and fennel seeds
- Cumin has more iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, fennel seeds have more manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 598% more.
- Cumin has 9 times more vitamin A than fennel seeds. Cumin has 1270IU of vitamin A, while fennel seeds have 135IU.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, fennel seed.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +257.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
~equal in
Water
~8.81g
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Other
~8.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 18.54mg | 598% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 6.533mg | 139% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 39.8g | 117% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 1196mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.067mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.408mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 14.87g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 1.69g | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 3.7mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 9.91g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 6.05mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.48g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 385mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 17.81g | 15.8g | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 168mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 1694mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 52.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 345kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.353mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 487mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 12.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
301%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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