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Cumin vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cumin and Cod liver oil

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A 3326% more than Cumin.
  • Cumin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
9
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% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7774%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +349%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
1
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 375kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 17.81g 0g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 100g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 0g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 0g Cumin
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 366mg 0mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 0mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 0mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Cod liver oil
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 0mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 0mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 1270IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 64µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 3.333mg 0mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 0µg Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 22.608g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Cod liver oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Cumin
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.