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Cumin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and pound cake

  • Pound cake contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1 than cumin.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 811% higher.
  • Pound cake has 46 times less magnesium than cumin. Cumin has 366mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1880.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +4383.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1964.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1016.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2930%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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
7
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~70µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.2%
Contains more FatsFats +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +398%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +221%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +364.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.419g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Pound cake DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 1.48mg 811%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.11mg 140%
Copper 0.867mg 0.042mg 92%
Calcium 931mg 47mg 88%
Magnesium 366mg 8mg 85%
Phosphorus 499mg 140mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 149mg 48%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.43mg 40%
Fiber 10.5g 0.6g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.173mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.036mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 3.02g 28%
Protein 17.81g 5g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.615mg 19%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.65mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.535g 4.811g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Fats 22.27g 13.96g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Sodium 168mg 377mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Folate 10µg 42µg 8%
Choline 24.7mg 65.6mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.249mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 44.24g 53.64g 3%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.7µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 3.419g 1%
Calories 375kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin A 64µg 70µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 33.36g N/A
Selenium 5.2µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.