Cumin vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cumin and Flax
- Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin E , however, Flax has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 758% higher.
- Flax has 11 times less Vitamin E than Cumin. Cumin has 3.33mg of Vitamin E , while Flax has 0.31mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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.
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Calcium
+265.1%
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Iron
+1058.1%
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Potassium
+119.9%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+34.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+388.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 392
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
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Calcium
+265.1%
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Iron
+1058.1%
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Potassium
+119.9%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+34.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+388.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 392
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+974.2%
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Vitamin C
+1183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+103.1%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin K
+25.6%
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Vitamin B1
+161.8%
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Folate
+770%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+974.2%
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Vitamin C
+1183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+103.1%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin K
+25.6%
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Vitamin B1
+161.8%
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Folate
+770%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+53.2%
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Water
+15.8%
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+105.4%
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Fats
+89.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
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Carbs
+53.2%
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+15.8%
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+105.4%
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Fats
+89.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+776.2%
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+776.2%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 1.58g |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 42.16g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 28.88g |
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| Calories | 375kcal | 534kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.25g | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 27.3g |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 5.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 392mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 642mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 813mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 30mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 4.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.22mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.473mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 28.73g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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