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Cumin vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Brown rice

  • Brown rice contains less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 823% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 310 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Brown rice contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +30933.3%
Contains more Iron +11750%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.5%
Contains more Potassium +1979.1%
Contains more Zinc +576.1%
Contains more Copper +717.9%
Contains more Manganese +242.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +30933.3%
Contains more Iron +11750%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.5%
Contains more Potassium +1979.1%
Contains more Zinc +576.1%
Contains more Copper +717.9%
Contains more Manganese +242.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%

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
9
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +550%
Contains more Fats +2195.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +1631.8%
Contains more Water +771.8%
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +550%
Contains more Fats +2195.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +1631.8%
Contains more Water +771.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3704.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3704.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 23.98g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 2.74g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.97g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 25.58g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 123kcal Cumin
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 2.25g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 10.5g 1.6g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 3mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.56mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 39mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 103mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 86mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 4.8mg 0.71mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.106mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.974mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 1270IU 0IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.17mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.178mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.069mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.561mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.123mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 9µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.2µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.369g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.366g Cumin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.