Cumin vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cumin and mustard
- Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc; however, mustard is richer in selenium.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 809% more than mustard.
- Mustard has 15 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin has 931mg of calcium, while mustard has 63mg.
- Cumin contains less sodium.
- Mustard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mustard is 32, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +662.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1076.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4021.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1071.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +689.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +544.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +710.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +376.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +566.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +658.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +938.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +543.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 1.61mg | 809% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.422mg | 127% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.074mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 63mg | 87% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 48mg | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 108mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 33.5µg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 152mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 1104mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 0.64mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.177mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 2.182g | 30% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 3.34g | 29% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 3.74g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.07mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 4g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.565mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.07mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.36mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.774g | 17% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 60kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 5.83g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.214g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 22.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)