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Cumin vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cumin and Prunes

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Prunes is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 818% more than Prunes.
  • Prunes contains 22 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Prunes contains 43mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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
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1
Prunes
Contains more Calcium +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +7035.5%
Contains more Magnesium +792.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.2%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Zinc +990.9%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +1014.7%
Contains more Selenium +1633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +7035.5%
Contains more Magnesium +792.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.2%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Zinc +990.9%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +1014.7%
Contains more Selenium +1633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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
:
2
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin A +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1001.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1001.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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2
Prunes
Contains more Protein +717%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Other +188.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Water +283.6%
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
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +717%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Other +188.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Water +283.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
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1
Prunes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26390.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5188.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26390.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5188.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 17.81g 2.18g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.38g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 375kcal 240kcal Cumin
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 2.25g 38.13g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 7.1g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 43mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.93mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 41mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 69mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 732mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 4.8mg 0.44mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.281mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.299mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 0.3µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 781IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 39µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.43mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.6mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.051mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.186mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.882mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.205mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 4µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.053g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.062g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Prunes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.