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Cumin vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cumin and Provolone different?

  • Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 823% higher.
  • Cumin has less Sodium.

Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used 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.
Cumin
Cumin
9
:
1
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +12661.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.1%
Contains more Potassium +1195.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +3234.6%
Contains more Manganese +33230%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 496
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +12661.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.1%
Contains more Potassium +1195.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +3234.6%
Contains more Manganese +33230%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 496

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
Cumin
8
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Vitamin A +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
Equal in Folate - 10
Cumin
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%
Provolone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Carbs +1967.3%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Water +408.1%
Cumin
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
Provolone
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1967.3%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Water +408.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
0
Provolone
Provolone
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 2.14g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 22.27g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 44.24g 2.14g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 351kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 0.56g Provolone
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 756mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.52mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 28mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 496mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 138mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 876mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 3.23mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.026mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.01mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 1270IU 880IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.23mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.019mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.321mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.156mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.073mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.2µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 17.078g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 7.393g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.769g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Provolone
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
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 708mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.