Cumin vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cumin and poppy seed?
- Cumin is higher in iron, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B3, yet poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, and zinc.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 708% more.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Spices, poppy seed types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +579.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.6% |
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 | +670% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +411% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +720% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.6% |
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Protein
~17.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +771.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 9.76mg | 708% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 28.569g | 169% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 6.707mg | 147% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.627mg | 84% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 870mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 1438mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 19.5g | 36% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 719mg | 31% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 41.56g | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 7.9mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.896mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 5.982g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.854mg | 19% |
| Folate | 10µg | 82µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.1mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 13.5µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 4.517g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.247mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 1.77mg | 10% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 525kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 347mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 28.13g | 5% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 8.8mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 17.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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
44%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.