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Cumin vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cumin and powdered milk?

  • Cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, and fiber, yet powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 824% higher.
  • Cumin contains less saturated fat.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index than powdered milk.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Cumin
7
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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +14019.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +983.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8232.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.5%
~equal in Calcium ~912mg

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
5
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +375.3%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +226.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.8%
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +393.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Powdered milk
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 Powdered milk DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.47mg 824%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.04mg 143%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Copper 0.867mg 0.08mg 87%
Saturated fat 1.535g 16.742g 69%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 1.205mg 68%
Magnesium 366mg 85mg 67%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Phosphorus 499mg 776mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.283mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.646mg 25%
Vitamin A 64µg 258µg 22%
Selenium 5.2µg 16.3µg 20%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.58mg 18%
Choline 24.7mg 117.4mg 17%
Protein 17.81g 26.32g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.665g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 7.924g 15%
Potassium 1788mg 1330mg 13%
Zinc 4.8mg 3.34mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.302mg 10%
Sodium 168mg 371mg 9%
Folate 10µg 37µg 7%
Fats 22.27g 26.71g 7%
Calories 375kcal 496kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Calcium 931mg 912mg 2%
Carbs 44.24g 38.42g 2%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.