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Cumin vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and skipjack tuna

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, skipjack tuna has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 810% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 175 times less manganese than cumin. Cumin has 3.333mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna has 0.019mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +731.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2416.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.5%
Contains more IronIron +4047.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +688.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17442.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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% 21% 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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +670%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +168%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1626.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more WaterWater +672.7%
~equal in Other ~8.22g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5677.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +713.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 1.6mg 810%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.019mg 144%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Calcium 931mg 37mg 89%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 18.756mg 89%
Copper 0.867mg 0.11mg 84%
Magnesium 366mg 44mg 77%
Selenium 5.2µg 46.8µg 76%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.038mg 49%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.981mg 42%
Potassium 1788mg 522mg 37%
Zinc 4.8mg 1.05mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.243g 34%
Fats 22.27g 1.29g 32%
Phosphorus 499mg 285mg 31%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Protein 17.81g 28.21g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.403g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.122mg 16%
Carbs 44.24g 0g 15%
Calories 375kcal 132kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 18µg 5%
Sodium 168mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.42g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 33.74g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Cumin
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.115g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.