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Cumin vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Shortbread?

  • Shortbread has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 792% higher.
  • Cumin has 72 times more Calcium than Shortbread. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Shortbread has 13mg.
  • Cumin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +7061.5%
Contains more Iron +2126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +1931.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +879.6%
Contains more Copper +863.3%
Contains more Manganese +748.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +7061.5%
Contains more Iron +2126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +1931.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +879.6%
Contains more Copper +863.3%
Contains more Manganese +748.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +126900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.7%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
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% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +126900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.7%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +231.7%
Contains more Water +123.9%
Contains more Other +639.8%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +231.7%
Contains more Water +123.9%
Contains more Other +639.8%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.9%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Shortbread
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 17.81g 5.37g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 44.24g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 375kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 2.25g 21.65g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 1.3g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 13mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.98mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 14mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 66mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 88mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 353mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 0.49mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.09mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.393mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1270IU 1IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 2.44mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.353mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.314mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 3.275mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.071mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 5.4µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 8.105g Cumin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 6.708g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.