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Cumin vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and mortadella

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11744% higher.
  • Mortadella has 111 times less manganese than cumin. Cumin has 3.333mg of manganese, while mortadella has 0.03mg.
  • Cumin is lower in sodium.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5072.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +996.9%
Contains more IronIron +4640%
Contains more CopperCopper +1345%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11010%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.6%

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46689%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.3%

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1350.5%
Contains more OtherOther +163.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.12g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 153mg 11744%
Iron 66.36mg 1.4mg 812%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.03mg 144%
Calcium 931mg 18mg 91%
Copper 0.867mg 0.06mg 90%
Magnesium 366mg 11mg 85%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Phosphorus 499mg 97mg 57%
Potassium 1788mg 163mg 48%
Sodium 168mg 1246mg 47%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.119mg 42%
Saturated fat 1.535g 9.51g 36%
Selenium 5.2µg 22.6µg 32%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.1mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.13mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.22mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Carbs 44.24g 3.05g 14%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.673mg 12%
Choline 24.7mg 72.2mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 11.38g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Fats 22.27g 25.39g 5%
Calories 375kcal 311kcal 3%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.6µg 3%
Protein 17.81g 16.37g 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 3.12g 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.05g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.