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.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.6% |
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 28.408mg | 1090% |
| Iron | 66.36mg | 11.1mg | 691% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 111mg | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 80.8mg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.328mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 1.01mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.115mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 252mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.09mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.429g | 34% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 3.9g | 26% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 5.85g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 264mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.46mg | 19% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 11.43g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 65.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.267mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 1724mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 5.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 1.586g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)