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Cumin vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and millet flour

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin E, while millet flour has more selenium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 780% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 67 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while millet flour contains 14mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Millet flour.

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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
8
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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +698.2%
Contains more IronIron +1584.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.8%

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
8
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
Contains more FatsFats +424%
Contains more OtherOther +529.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.8%
~equal in Water ~8.67g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1419.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Millet flour DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 3.94mg 780%
Manganese 3.333mg 1.002mg 101%
Calcium 931mg 14mg 92%
Magnesium 366mg 119mg 59%
Selenium 5.2µg 32.7µg 50%
Potassium 1788mg 224mg 46%
Copper 0.867mg 0.535mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.924g 33%
Phosphorus 499mg 285mg 31%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Fats 22.27g 4.25g 28%
Fiber 10.5g 3.5g 28%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.11mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.073mg 20%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.63mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.413mg 18%
Protein 17.81g 10.75g 14%
Carbs 44.24g 75.12g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 6.02mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Folate 10µg 42µg 8%
Sodium 168mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.372mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.536g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.618g 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.8µg 4%
Calories 375kcal 382kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.74g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.