Cumin vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cumin and pilaf?
- Cumin is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and potassium, yet pilaf is richer in folate and selenium.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 799% higher.
- Cumin has 11 times more magnesium than pilaf. Cumin has 366mg of magnesium, while pilaf has 32mg.
- Cumin contains less sodium.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index than pilaf.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +1043.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1021.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +851.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2619.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +422.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +375.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +277.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +523.1% |
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 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +980% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1525.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3664.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +769.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 | 2.44mg | 799% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.882mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 83mg | 85% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 32mg | 80% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.166mg | 78% |
| Folate | 10µg | 212µg | 51% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 32.4µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 1303mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 154mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 188mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 1.2g | 37% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.01mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.373g | 34% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 1.37g | 32% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.04mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.377g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.087mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 10.42g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 76.31g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 6.127mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.307g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.603mg | 2% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 359kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins