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Cumin vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and mixed nuts

  • Cumin has more iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin A, while mixed nuts have more selenium and vitamin E.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 797% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 423 times less vitamin A than cumin. Cumin contains 1270IU of vitamin A, while mixed nuts contain 3IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cumin is lower.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
6
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +695.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.9%
Contains more IronIron +2442.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.907mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~456mg

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
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.7µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.2%
Contains more WaterWater +287.5%
Contains more OtherOther +164.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +142.3%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Mixed nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 2.61mg 797%
Calcium 931mg 117mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 14.612g 76%
Manganese 3.333mg 2.04mg 56%
Selenium 5.2µg 33.9µg 52%
Fats 22.27g 53.95g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.189mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 28.488g 36%
Potassium 1788mg 632mg 34%
Saturated fat 1.535g 8.711g 33%
Magnesium 366mg 229mg 33%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 7.82mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 7.709mg 20%
Folate 10µg 83µg 18%
Fiber 10.5g 7g 14%
Zinc 4.8mg 3.36mg 13%
Calories 375kcal 607kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.196mg 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.5mg 8%
Carbs 44.24g 21.05g 8%
Sodium 168mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.352mg 6%
Phosphorus 499mg 456mg 6%
Choline 24.7mg 52mg 5%
Protein 17.81g 20.04g 4%
Copper 0.867mg 0.907mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 33.74g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.