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Cumin vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Mackerel

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 810% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Cumin
8
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +6106.7%
Contains more Iron +4126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.9%
Contains more Zinc +410.6%
Contains more Copper +822.3%
Contains more Manganese +16565%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +6106.7%
Contains more Iron +4126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.9%
Contains more Zinc +410.6%
Contains more Copper +822.3%
Contains more Manganese +16565%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%

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
Cumin
7
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +605.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Cumin
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Water +560.9%
Cumin
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
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Water +560.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.1%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 0g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 22.27g 17.81g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 0g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 262kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Mackerel
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 15mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 1.57mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 97mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 278mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 401mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 4.8mg 0.94mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.094mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.02mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1270IU 180IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 54µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.4mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.159mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 2µg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 4.176g Cumin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 7.006g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.