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Cumin vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cumin and Mackerel

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 812% higher.
  • Cumin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1310.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.8%
Contains more IronIron +4640%
Contains more CopperCopper +767%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1311.5%

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
6
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%
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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +708.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
1
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +433.5%
Contains more OtherOther +75.9%
~equal in Protein ~18.5g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 375kcal 305kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 22.27g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 0g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 0g Cumin
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 366mg 60mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 66mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 520mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 1.4mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.1mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.1mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 254mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 4450mg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 157IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 47µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 2.38mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.02mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.19mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 3.3mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.41mg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.4µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 15µg Mackerel
Choline 24.7mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.535g 7.148g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 8.32g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 4282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.613g)
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/168149/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.