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Cumin vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and true morels

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and copper; however, true morels have more vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 677% higher.
  • True morels have 22 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin has 931mg of calcium, while true morels have 43mg.
  • True morels have a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Mushrooms, morel, 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
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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1826.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2065.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335%
Contains more IronIron +444.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +467.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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
9
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% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +810.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +470.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3807%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +767.5%
Contains more OtherOther +376.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1011.8%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin True morels
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 True morels DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 12.18mg 677%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.587mg 119%
Calcium 931mg 43mg 89%
Magnesium 366mg 19mg 83%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.069mg 47%
Phosphorus 499mg 194mg 44%
Potassium 1788mg 411mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.052g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.57g 33%
Fiber 10.5g 2.8g 31%
Protein 17.81g 3.12g 29%
Copper 0.867mg 0.625mg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU 26%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg 26%
Zinc 4.8mg 2.03mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.136mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.433g 19%
Calories 375kcal 31kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.252mg 15%
Carbs 44.24g 5.1g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.205mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.065g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Sodium 168mg 21mg 6%
Selenium 5.2µg 2.2µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 33.74g 2.3g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0.6g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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 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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.