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Cumin vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cumin and persimmon different?

  • Cumin is higher in iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, persimmon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 798% higher.
  • Cumin contains 168 times more sodium than persimmon. While cumin contains 168mg of sodium, persimmon contains only 1mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index (0) than persimmon (61).

Spices, cumin seed and Persimmons, native, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.8%
Contains more IronIron +2554.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1819.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5467.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +746.7%
Contains more WaterWater +699%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Persimmon
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Persimmon DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 2.5mg 798%
Manganese 3.333mg 145%
Copper 0.867mg 96%
Calcium 931mg 27mg 90%
Magnesium 366mg 87%
Phosphorus 499mg 26mg 68%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 66mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 52%
Zinc 4.8mg 44%
Potassium 1788mg 310mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Protein 17.81g 0.8g 34%
Fats 22.27g 0.4g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Calories 375kcal 127kcal 12%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Sodium 168mg 1mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Carbs 44.24g 33.5g 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Net carbs 33.74g 33.5g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Persimmon
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
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Persimmon
Persimmon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/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.