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Cumin vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Saffron

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber, while Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1090% higher.
  • Saffron contains 8 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, saffron.

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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
6
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +738.7%
Contains more IronIron +497.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +752.3%
~equal in Potassium ~1724mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.6µg

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% 76% 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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +280.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.586g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Saffron Opinion
Calories 375kcal 310kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 11.43g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 5.85g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 33.74g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 44.24g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 366mg 264mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 111mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1724mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 11.1mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Saffron
Fiber 10.5g 3.9g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.328mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.09mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 252mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 148mg Saffron
Vitamin A 1270IU 530IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 27µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.2µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.115mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.267mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.46mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 1.01mg Saffron
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.586g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.429g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.067g Cumin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cumin Saffron
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
48%
Cumin
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.