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Cumin vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cumin and Leek

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber in Cumin is higher than in Leek.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 803% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 40 times less Zinc than Cumin. Cumin has 4.8mg of Zinc, while Leek has 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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
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1
Leek
Contains more Calcium +1478%
Contains more Iron +3060%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325.7%
Contains more Potassium +893.3%
Contains more Zinc +3900%
Contains more Copper +622.5%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Contains more Selenium +420%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1478%
Contains more Iron +3060%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325.7%
Contains more Potassium +893.3%
Contains more Zinc +3900%
Contains more Copper +622.5%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Contains more Selenium +420%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%

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
5
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5
Leek
Contains more Vitamin E +262%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +770.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +262%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +770.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
:
1
Leek
Contains more Protein +1087.3%
Contains more Fats +7323.3%
Contains more Carbs +212.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%
Contains more Water +929.8%
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
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1087.3%
Contains more Fats +7323.3%
Contains more Carbs +212.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%
Contains more Water +929.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
1
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1875.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1875.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Leek Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 12.35g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 1.5g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.3g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 14.15g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 61kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 3.9g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 1.8g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 59mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.1mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 28mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 35mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 180mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 4.8mg 0.12mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.12mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.481mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 1µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.92mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.06mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.03mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.4mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.233mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 5.4µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.004g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.166g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.