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Cumin vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cumin and Chia seeds

  • Cumin has more Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, however, Chia seeds is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 733% more than Chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds has 7 times less Vitamin E than Cumin. Cumin has 3.33mg of Vitamin E, while Chia seeds has 0.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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
4
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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.3%
Contains more IronIron +759.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +961.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~335mg
~equal in Copper ~0.924mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +39%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%
Contains more FatsFats +38%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g
~equal in Carbs ~42.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +508.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +621.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 375kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 17.81g 16.54g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.6mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 7.72g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 42.12g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 335mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 631mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 407mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 7.72mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Chia seeds
Fiber 10.5g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.867mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.8mg 4.58mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 168mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 1270IU 54IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.5mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 2.723mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.62mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.17mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B6 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 3.33g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 2.309g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.