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Cumin vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Shallot

  • Shallot contains less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 815% higher.
  • Shallot contains 25 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Shallot contains 37mg.

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

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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
9
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Contains more Calcium +2416.2%
Contains more Iron +5430%
Contains more Magnesium +1642.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +731.7%
Contains more Potassium +435.3%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +885.2%
Contains more Manganese +1041.4%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +2416.2%
Contains more Iron +5430%
Contains more Magnesium +1642.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +731.7%
Contains more Potassium +435.3%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +885.2%
Contains more Manganese +1041.4%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +31650%
Contains more Vitamin E +8225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +31650%
Contains more Vitamin E +8225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
:
Contains more Protein +612.4%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Other +852.5%
Contains more Water +890.1%
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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +612.4%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Other +852.5%
Contains more Water +890.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8307.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8307.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Shallot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 13.6g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 2.5g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.1g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 16.8g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 72kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 7.87g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 3.2g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 37mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 1.2mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 21mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 60mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 334mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 4.8mg 0.4mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.088mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.292mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 1.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 4IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.04mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.06mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.02mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.2mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.345mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.8µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.014g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.039g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.