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Cumin vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cumin and ginger ale

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber in cumin is higher than in ginger ale.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 827% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger ale is 63, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178700%
Contains more IronIron +36766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4716.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +9500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25538.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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
10
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% 21% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405%
Contains more OtherOther +76100%
Contains more WaterWater +1031.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Ginger ale
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Ginger ale DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.18mg 827%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.013mg 144%
Copper 0.867mg 0.018mg 94%
Calcium 931mg 3mg 93%
Magnesium 366mg 1mg 87%
Phosphorus 499mg 0mg 71%
Potassium 1788mg 1mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0mg 52%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.05mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Protein 17.81g 0g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0g 22%
Calories 375kcal 34kcal 17%
Carbs 44.24g 8.76g 12%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.1µg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0g 7%
Sodium 168mg 7mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 0mg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 33.74g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 8.9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Ginger ale
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
44%
Cumin
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.